Minister-Designate for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Sam Nartey George, brought a lighthearted and touching moment to his vetting before Parliament’s Appointments Committee when he openly acknowledged his wife’s unwavering support. During the session, Minority Leader and Ranking Member of the Committee, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, inquired if Sam George had any …
Read More »We’ll conduct a proper Sim Card re-registration – Sam George
The Minister-Designate for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovation, Sam Nartey George, has announced plans to introduce a new and improved SIM card re-registration process to address inefficiencies encountered during the previous exercise. During his vetting by Parliament’s Appointments Committee, Sam George criticized the 2022 SIM re-registration process, which required Ghanaians …
Read More »I never said Ghanaian graduates should cut grass and sell — Rashid Pelpuo
The Minister-Designate for Labour, Jobs, and Employment, Rashid Pelpuo, has refuted claims that he advised Ghanaian graduates to cut grass and sell as a means of addressing unemployment. He insists that his comments were misquoted and taken out of context. During his vetting before Parliament’s Appointments Committee, Mr. Pelpuo clarified …
Read More »Parliament Approves Omane Boamah as Defence Minister-Designate
Parliament has officially approved the nomination of Dr. Edward Omane Boamah as the Minister-Designate for Defence following the adoption of the ninth report of the Appointments Committee. While the committee unanimously recommended his approval, the debate in Parliament was not without controversy. Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin raised concerns over the …
Read More »Former NPP MP Gifty Klenam Defects to NDC
In a major political realignment, former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Lower West Akim, Gifty Klenam, has officially defected to the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC). Klenam, who served as an MP during the Fourth and Fifth Parliaments of the Fourth Republic, publicly announced her move on …
Read More »We Will Review Ghana’s Retirement Age – Rashid Pelpuo
Dr. Rashid Pelpuo, the Minister-Designate for Labour, Jobs, and Employment, has advocated for a review of Ghana’s retirement age, currently set at 60 years. Speaking during his vetting before Parliament’s Appointments Committee, he highlighted the need for a national dialogue on the matter, stressing that any changes must align with …
Read More »Prisca Sedinam Kekeshie Appointed Deputy CEO of YEA
Prisca Sedinam Kekeshie has been appointed as the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), with responsibility for Finance and Administration. With 13 years of experience at YEA, Prisca is expected to bring technical expertise and operational knowledge to her new role. Her appointment aims to enhance …
Read More »Sam George and Okudzeto Ablakwa Face Vetting Today
Two prominent Members of Parliament, Samuel Nartey George and Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, are set to appear before Parliament’s Appointments Committee today, January 30, 2025, as they seek approval for their ministerial appointments. Sam George – Minister Designate for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations Ningo-Prampram MP Samuel Nartey George, nominated as …
Read More »Afenyo-Markin Defends Freemasonry, Says It’s Not Anti-Christian
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has strongly defended his membership in Freemasonry, refuting claims that the organization is anti-Christian. His comments come in response to concerns raised by the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference, which reaffirmed the Catholic Church’s stance that Freemasonry is incompatible with Christian teachings. During a recent parliamentary vetting, …
Read More »Speaker Bagbin to Meet Emeafa Hardcastle Over Parliamentary Clash
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, is set to hold a crucial meeting today, January 30, 2025, with the Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Petroleum Commission, Victoria Emeafa Hardcastle. The meeting follows a heated confrontation between Ms. Hardcastle and the Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, during …
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