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The Minority in Ghana’s Parliament has called for the immediate suspension of the Registrar of the Scholarship Secretariat following allegations of corruption. This call comes after an investigative report by the Fourth Estate revealed that scholarships, meant for deserving students, were awarded based on political affiliations and other inappropriate criteria. …

  The Minority in Parliament has called for a bipartisan parliamentary probe into the $240 million spent by the government on the recently concluded 13th African Games held in Accra, Ghana The Minority criticized the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia government, stating that despite the significant amount of money spent on the games, the …

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Minority has expressed discontent with Majority Leader Mr. Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin’s comments regarding the age of Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, the NDC’s vice-presidential candidate. During the conclusion of the Parliamentary debate on the State of the Nation Address (SONA), Mr. Afenyo-Markin stated that Prof. Opoku-Agyemang, …

The Minority in Parliament is demanding a thorough investigation into the alleged spending of GH¢68.5 million on photocopying past questions for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) candidates in 2020 and 2021. According to the Minority, the Ministry of Education reportedly spent GH¢33.6 million in 2020 and over …

The Minority Caucus in Ghana’s Parliament has issued a strong warning to Deputy Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, emphasizing that any further delays in the approval process of the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill will not be tolerated. Minority Chief Whip Governs Agbodza stated that all necessary consultations regarding proposed amendments by Afenyo-Markin must …

Former President John Dramani Mahama has advised members of the Minority in Parliament to increase their vigilance and prevent the government from implementing harsh policies. Mahama accused the government of displaying signs of desperation and attempting to enforce severe measures on the populace. Speaking to Minority MPs in Ho, Volta …

Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, leader of the minority group, has firmly opposed the Electoral Commission’s suggestion to alter the timing of elections from December to November. Expressing staunch disapproval, Dr. Forson emphasized that the minority faction in Parliament would not endorse such a change at present. As the forthcoming …

The Minority Caucus in Ghana’s Parliament has formally urged Dr. Ernest Addison, Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), to schedule a meeting to submit their petition calling for his removal from office. This follows the Minority group’s earlier attempt in October 2023 to present their petition at the Central …

The Minority in Parliament of Ghana, led by Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, has declared a strong stance against proposed tax exemptions for 45 companies, citing concerns over the potential misuse of these exemptions for kickbacks and expressing alarm at the collective relief sought amounting to over 5.5 billion Ghanaian …

Members of Ghana’s National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Parliament have raised concerns over President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s purported refusal to assent to the Witchcraft Bill, passed into an Act by Parliament several months ago. This alleged refusal, according to the NDC group, constitutes a violation of Ghana’s 1992 Republican …