Politics

President John Dramani Mahama stated on Thursday that the previous administration had not secured a dedicated funding source for the "Agenda 111 project."

President John Dramani Mahama has affirmed the government's commitment to promoting a more transparent and equitable recruitment process for the country’s security agencies.

Mr Joseph Nelson, the Western Regional Minister, has appealed to labour unions to work closely with the government and stakeholders at the labour front, to improve upon the country’s working environment.  

Giving his first State of the Nation address after his election on December 7, 2024 in Parliament today February 27, 2025, President John Mahama said the state of the nation is not good.

Speaker of Parliament Alban S.K Bagbin Wednesday cautioned all members of Parliament (MPs) that they will deal ruthlessly with any parliamentarian caught engaging in illegal small-scale mining, otherwise known as galamsey.

Ernest Yaw Kumi, Member of Parliament (MP) for Akwatia has gone to the Supreme Court to quash a Koforidua High Court ruling on a contempt application against him.

The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection is expected to be in parliament this Wednesday to respond to a question on plans of the ministry to ensure the continuity of the Kayayei (female head porters) Empowerment Programme.

Mr Thomas Nyarko Ampem, Deputy Finance Minister-designate, says in view of the dwindling external aid from major donors to Ghana, saying; "It's about time we plan our lives without aid". 

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has been summoned to appear before Parliament on Friday, February 28, 2025, to address concerns regarding the deportation of Ghanaians from the United States.

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has voiced its discontent with the recently announced 10 per cent wage increase for public sector workers, deeming it insufficient in the face of rising living costs.