Parliament: National Peace Council calms nerves
The National Peace Council has commenced engagements with some statesmen, influential figures, and leaders of the two major political parties to prevent disruptions in Parliament following the Supreme Court’s decision to halt Speaker Alban Bagbin’s ruling, which had declared four seats vacant. In an interview with GBC News, Executive Secretary of the Council, George Amoh, […]
Parliamentary tussle over vacant seats unprecedented – Prof. Abotsi
Prof. Ernest Kofi Abotsi, Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), has described the ongoing parliamentary dispute over the declaration of four seats as vacant as unprecedented in Ghana’s political history. This situation has led to a parliamentary standoff, as the Supreme Court issued a stay of execution […]
DJ Lord OTB secures 5 nominations at Guinness Ghana DJ Awards
Multiple award-winning Ghanaian disc jockey, DJ Lord OTB, continues his stellar rise in the entertainment industry, adding more accolades to his impressive career. Following his recent win of the highly coveted DJ of the Year award at the 2024 3 Music Awards, DJ Lord OTB has garnered five nominations at the forthcoming Guinness Ghana DJ […]
Security stepped up in Parliament
Parliament has introduced stringent security measures for all proceedings starting Tuesday, October 22, 2024, in response to the ongoing constitutional debate concerning the status of four parliamentary seats. A statement signed by Deputy Marshall of Parliament, Frederick Bawa, said the measure is aimed at ensuring the safety of the Speaker, MPs, and staff during the […]
CAF convenes 46th ordinary general assembly
By Ashiadey Dotse The 46th CAF Ordinary General Assembly is taking place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Leaders and delegates from football associations across Africa are gathering for this important event. CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe and Secretary General Veron Mosengo-Omba will lead the assembly on 22nd October 2024, which starts at 10:00 AM local time […]
Comply with Supreme Court Directive- CDD tells Speaker Bagbin
By Antionette Abbah Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), has urged the Speaker of Parliament and the entire legislature to fully comply with the Supreme Court’s directive to prevent potential chaos. The call follows the court’s intervention in the ongoing parliamentary dispute over the presumed vacation of four Parliamentary seats. In a statement, CDD-Ghana emphasised that […]
There must be conversation between President, Speaker, and Chief Justice- ACEPA on Parliament saga
By Jeremiah Nutsugah The Executive Director of the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), Dr. Rasheed Draman, has expressed doubts about the likelihood of Members of Parliament conducting themselves in a well-disciplined manner when Parliament reconvenes on Tuesday. The ongoing disagreements between the Speaker and the Supreme Court’s conflicting rulings have ignited a firestorm of […]
Baba Yara Sports Stadium ready to host football events – NSA
By: Nana Kwame Bediako Baba Yara Sports Stadium has been declared ready to host football events. Patieno Adams, the Public Relations Officer for the National Sports Authority (NSA) in Kumasi, made the announcement during an interview on Akoma 87.9 FM. The completion of all necessary work on the stadium signals an exciting new chapter for […]
Supreme interest of nation should be paramount- Prof. Agyeman Duah
By Jeremiah Nutsugah Professor Baffour Agyeman-Duah, a renowned government expert, has emphasised the importance of prioritising national interests and achieving well-being through peace. Speaking on TV3 “Ghana Tonight”, he stressed that adopting peace as the country’s national interest would encourage people to moderate their sentiments. This comes as both NPP and NDC prepare for a […]
Emmanuel Macron on state visit to Morocco from October 28 to 30
French President Emmanuel Macron will make a state visit to Morocco from October 28 to 30 to relaunch bilateral relations. According to a statement by the Ministry of the Royal Household, Protocol and Chancellery “at the invitation of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, His Excellency Mr. Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, and his […]
