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The Majority Leader in Parliament, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has been fighting off claims that the First Deputy Speaker, Joseph Osei Owusu left the Speaker’s seat to take part in yesterday’s voting and proceedings. According to him, the Bekwai MP rather wanted to excuse himself to take his medication and not to …

Some Members of Parliament on Monday night fought following a disagreement during the voting on government’s E-levy bill. The fight ensued when the MPs were voting in a headcount to decide whether the E-levy bill should be accepted under a certificate of urgency. The Minority had attempted to stop the …

Martin Amidu has accused the Minority in parliament of clandestinely being in bed with the Majority when they could have been asking for the submission of a new budget to the House. He explained that it is shameful that the Minority seems to be using a smokescreen to blind Ghanaians …

Deputy Majority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin has admitted to living in fear of his life during and after some proceedings in the House. According to him, some sessions which involve heated debate has sometimes culminated in threats of physical harm and abuse. Speaking on the News File segment …

Former President John Dramani Mahama has alleged that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) would have won majority in Parliament if there was no arm-twisting in the 2020 election. Mr John Mahama said the NDC was on the verge of winning more seats in parliament until soldiers were brought in to …

The Majority Leader in Parliament, Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has been elected by the Executive Committee of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) as the association’s acting Vice-Chairperson. The election of the leader of government business in Parliament, who represented CPA from the African region, followed a poll between him and his sole contender, …

The Special Prosecutor nominee, Lawyer Kissi Agyebeng has revealed that it would be impossible to put a stop to corruption in Ghana. Addressing the committee during his vetting today, July 22, 2021, he said if parliament gives him the approval, he will make the practice of corruption a costly venture …

The Alliance for Social Equity and Public Accountability (ASEPA) has called on the US Government to place restrictions on MP for Assin Central, Hon. Kennedy Ohene Agyapong’s visa. Their call follows after a series of threats by the outspoken NPP MP against Joy FM journalist in recent times. READ ALSO: …

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has directed Parliament’s Privileges Committee to investigate the conduct of Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong following alleged threats on a journalist. Bagbin wants the committee to investigate and report to the House whether the recent utterances and conduct of the MP …

The government of Ghana will reportedly offset more than half of the loan being offered to Member of Parliament to buy new vehicles. Citing documents it has seen, Citi News reports that the government will pay about 60 per cent of the $28 million loan that has been tabled before …