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Afenyo-Markin Defends Appointments Committee’s Decision Not to Vet Linda Ocloo

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has defended the Appointments Committee’s decision not to subject Linda Obenewaa Ocloo Akweley, the Greater Accra Regional Minister-designate, to questioning during her vetting session. The decision has sparked widespread criticism, with many questioning the rationale behind excusing the nominee without any scrutiny. Critics argue that bypassing …

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Prof. Ransford Gyampo Appointed Acting CEO of Ghana Shippers Authority

Accra, Ghana – Professor Ransford Gyampo, a distinguished academic and political analyst, has been appointed as the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers Authority. His appointment was made by President John Dramani Mahama, succeeding Kwesi Baffour Sarpong, who was appointed by the previous Akufo-Addo administration in December 2024. …

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Barker-Vormawor: I’m not an NDC member

Activist and Democracy Hub organizer Oliver Barker-Vormawor has dismissed claims that he is a member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). His response follows remarks by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin during an Appointments Committee session, where he was described as a “notorious member of the NDC.” Barker-Vormawor, appearing before the …

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 I didn’t intend to disparage appointments committee members – Barker-Vormawor

Social media activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor has stated that his recent bribery allegations were not meant to target members of Parliament’s Appointments Committee. His clarification follows widespread public and political backlash after a social media post in which he claimed that some individuals were paying bribes to secure ministerial approvals. In …

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Annoh-Dompreh and Emeafa Hardcastle Clash Over ‘Micro-Minority’ Comment

A heated verbal exchange erupted between Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh and Acting CEO of the Petroleum Commission, Emeafa Hardcastle, during the Appointments Committee proceedings on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. The confrontation occurred amid discussions over bribery allegations made by political activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor, which prompted the Minority to demand …

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Sales Manager in Hot Water Over GH¢681,000 Online Betting Scandal

The Sales and Marketing Manager of DPS Industries Limited, Depak Sonar, has been arraigned before the Dansoman Circuit Court for allegedly diverting GH¢681,000 belonging to his company into casino and online sports betting. Court documents reveal that Sonar allegedly misappropriated GH¢491,000 for gambling while using GH¢190,000 to settle personal debts. …

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If you don’t qualify, don’t apply to any security service – Omane Boamah

The Minister-Designate for Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has advised individuals who do not meet the necessary qualifications to refrain from applying to join the country’s security services. Speaking during his vetting before the Appointments Committee of Parliament on January 28, Dr. Boamah emphasized the importance of maintaining strict recruitment …

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Haruna Iddrisu Demands Apology from Emeafa Hardcastle Over Clash with Annoh-Dompreh

The Member of Parliament for Tamale South and Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has called for a public apology and retraction from the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Petroleum Commission, Emeafa Hardcastle, following a verbal altercation with Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh. The incident reportedly occurred during a brief …

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We don’t Demand Money from Nominees Before Vetting – Bernard Ahiafor

The First Deputy Speaker of Parliament and Chairman of the Appointments Committee, Bernard Ahiafor, has denied accusations that committee members demand bribes from ministerial nominees prior to their vetting. The allegations, raised by activist Oliver Barker Vormawor, suggested that the committee solicits money from nominees, a claim that Ahiafor strongly …

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I look forward to appearing before the Appointments Committee tomorrow – Oliver Barker-Vormawor 

Political activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor has responded to the summons from the Parliamentary Appointments Committee, expressing his readiness to appear before the committee to address his allegations of bribery and corruption. In a tweet from his official Twitter (X) handle, Barker-Vormawor stated, “This is how a Democracy improves. I look forward …

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