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Ellembelle MP mourns Gamal Nkrumah, celebrates his father’s legacy
Ellembelle MP Armah-Kofi Buah pays tribute to Gamal Nkrumah, praising his commitment to Pan-Africanism and offering condolences to the Nkrumah family.
Parliament of Ghana News
51 parliament stories in the last 24 hours from 15 newsrooms, including Pulse Ghana, YEN.com.gh, Adom Online. Most covered: Afenyo-Markin prepares for round 2 with Sammy Gyamfi after losing GH¢15m defamation suit. Tone this week: 45% negative, 23% positive (how we measure it).
Afenyo-Markin prepares for round 2 with Sammy Gyamfi after losing GH¢15m defamation suit
Lawyers for Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin confirmed they will press on with his GH¢15 million defamation claim against GoldBod CEO Sammy Gyamfi
Armah-Kofi Buah pays glowing tribute to Gamal Nkrumah
The Member of Parliament for Ellembelle, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has expressed condolences to the family of Ghana’s first President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah, following the death of his eldest son, Gamal Gorkeh Nkrumah. In a Facebook post, Mr Buah said he received the news of Gamal’s…
Africa must change its approach to debt — Speaker
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Bagbin, has called for a fundamental change in the African mindset, saying the continent cannot continue to “grow from the future to pay for the past”. He said a change in attitude was crucial to Africa’s progress, particularly in…
Election Watch Ghana calls for constitutional reforms to strengthen Electoral Commission's independence
It urged the President, Parliament, political parties, civil society organisations and other stakeholders to support constitutional amendments that promote a transparent, merit-based and broadly consultative appointment process.
Majority defends GH¢49.7m South Africa evacuation cost
THE Majority Caucus on Parliament’s Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration Committee has disputed claims by the Minority Caucus regarding the amount spent on the evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa. The Minority Caucus, at a press conference on Sunday, said records provided by the Ministry…
Court dismisses Afenyo-Markin’s GH¢15m defamation suit
THE High Court in Accra has dismissed a GH¢15 million defamation suit filed by the Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, against the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi. The court held yesterday that the writ was incurably defective…
itel releases new affordable 5G smartphone with Pixel 11-inspired design and 120 Hz display
itel has launched the new affordable 5G smartphone, the City 300, in India. The smartphone comes with Google’s Pixel 11-inspired design, featuring a horizontal pill-shaped camera layout. It has a 120 Hz LCD display, a Unisoc T8200 chipset, a 13 MP camera, and a 5,000…
Stephen Amoah criticises 20% digital services tax as excessive
Nhyiaeso MP and Ranking Member of Parliament’s Finance Committee, Dr Stephen Amoah, has challenged the government’s 20% tax on qualifying cross-border digital services, describing the rate as excessive and warning that it could increase the financial burden on consumers.
Dr Seidu Jasaw urges climate financiers to align funding with farmers’ planting seasons
The Member of Parliament for Wa East and Chairman of Parliament’s Food and Agriculture Committee, Dr Godfred Seidu Jasaw, has urged climate finance institutions to align fund disbursements with agricultural seasons, warning that delays can cost farmers an entire year of production and income.
Government committed to supporting community-initiated projects – Dafeamekpor
By James Esuon, GNA Agona Duakwa (C/R), Oct. 14, GNA – Mr Rockson-Nelson Etse Dafeamekpor, Majority Chief Whip in Parliament, has reiterated the Government’s commitment to supporting community-initiated…
Afenyo-Markin’s lawsuit against Sammy Gyamfi takes focus away from development – Kpebu
Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu says the GH¢15 million defamation lawsuit filed by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin against Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) Chief Executive Officer Sammy Gyamfi takes attention away from the country’s development agenda.
Martin Kpebu urges Afenyo-Markin not to return to court over Sammy Gyamfi lawsuit
Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has urged Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin not to return to court over his GH¢15 million defamation suit against Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) Chief Executive Officer Sammy Gyamfi, following the dismissal of the case by the High Court. According to him,…
Ejisu MP Lawyer Kwabena Boateng donates GH¢20,000 for Catholic Hospital’s Expansion at Donyina
Sammy Gyamfi refuses to file defence, hides behind technicalities
Lawyers for Minority Leader Osahen Alexander Afenyo-Markin has accused Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) Chief Executive Officer Sammy Gyamfi of hiding behind procedural technicalities instead of defending the extortion allegation he made against him .
Afenyo-Markin’s lawyers vow to pursue GH¢15m defamation suit against Sammy Gyamfi after High Court dismissal
Lawyers for Minority Leader, Osahen Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin have vowed to pursue his GH¢15 million defamation case against the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy… <p>The post Afenyo-Markin’s lawyers vow to pursue GH¢15m defamation suit against Sammy Gyamfi after High Court dismissal…
Sammy Gyamfi using ‘procedural roadblocks’ to dodge defamation case? – Afenyo-Markin’s lawyers
Lawyers for Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin have accused Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) Chief Executive Officer Sammy Gyamfi of using procedural tactics to avoid responding to their client’s GH¢15 million defamation suit.
Osahen Afenyo-Markin vows to pursue case against Sammy Gyamfi despite High Court dismissal
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin says he will pursue his defamation case against Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) Chief Executive Officer Sammy Gyamfi to its logical conclusion hours after the High Court in Accra set aside his GH cent;15 million suit on procedural grounds .
Parliament to consider special fee for mobile passport services – Ablakwa
Ketu North MP calls for housing schemes for customs officers at revenue collection points
The Member of Parliament for Ketu North, Eric Edem Agbana, has called for urgent measures to provide accommodation for customs officers stationed at national revenue collection points, including Dzodze. He said the lack of suitable housing had forced some officers to lodge in hostels and…
Furniture boost for Techiman North schools as MP donates to 20 institutions
In a significant boost to education in the Techiman North District, the Member of Parliament (MP) and Minister for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has donated a large consignment of furniture to twenty schools across the constituency.
Suame MP John Darko Denies Role in Alleged GH¢27m SIC Loss
Atwima Nwabiagya MP pushes NIC for action on Ghana’s 1% insurance penetration
The Member of Parliament for Atwima Nwabiagya North, Frank Yeboah, has challenged the National Insurance Commission (NIC) to implement practical measures to increase insurance penetration, questioning the effectiveness… <p>The post Atwima Nwabiagya MP pushes NIC for action on Ghana’s 1% insurance penetration first appeared on…
Suame MP John Darko denies involvement in SIC, equity savings and loans settlement
Suame Member of Parliament (MP) John Darko has denied any involvement in a post-court settlement between SIC Savings and Loans and Equity Savings and Loans, insisting that he had no part in any decision to compromise a court judgment in favour of SIC. His position…
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