Vacant seats controversy: Parliament adjourned until further notice
Parliament has been adjourned indefinitely by Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, amidst a heated controversy surrounding four vacant parliamentary seats. The decision was made during a brief proceeding, where the Speaker acknowledged that although there were enough members present to conduct business, it was insufficient to make decisive decisions. Background of the Controversy The Supreme […]
We won’t meet NPP with Bibles while they use guns – Hannah Bissiw warns
The National Democratic Congress’s (NDC) National Organizer, Dr. Hannah Louisa Bissiw-Kotey, has warned that the party will no longer put up with the ruling New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) alleged evil actions. The days of meeting with the NPP “with the Bible for the sake of peace” are over, she said, adding that the NDC would […]
Paramount Chief of Peki commends NPP for doing a lot for the country
Torgbuiga Deiga Kwadzo Dei XII, the paramount chief of the Peki Traditional Area, has praised the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government for its social intervention and development programs, emphasizing their beneficial effects on the country. During a recent visit to his palace by NPP flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Torgbuiga Deiga Kwadzo Dei XII made these […]
Military, security dogs guard Parliament ahead of today’s sitting
Heavily armed military personnel and security dogs have been spotted at the Parliament premises before today’s sitting, Ignite Media’s Parliamentary Correspondent, Martin Kwabena Ahwireng reports. This development follows controversy surrounding four parliamentary seats declared vacant by the Speaker, but the Supreme Court has granted a stay of execution. The increased security presence is a precautionary measure […]
4th International Coconut Festival begins in Accra
The 4th International Coconut Festival Ghana has commenced at the Accra International Conference Centre under the theme; “Empowering Lives Through Coconut — Innovation, Employment, and Sustainable Livelihoods.” The 3-day event is organised by the African Coconut Group and sponsored by the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA), the Tree Crop Development Authority (TCDA) and the Western […]
Swedru All Blacks head coach Felix Tamakloe confirmed dead
Felix Tamakloe, the head coach of Division One League team Swedru All Blacks, has passed away. The respected coach died after experiencing complications from a mild stroke. Tamakloe was taken to the hospital during his team’s Matchday 3 game against Future Stars in the Ashanti Region, where he was diagnosed and advised to rest for […]
I’ll prioritise farmers with advanced technologies and affordable equipment – Bawumia
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has revealed that he will carry out a significant project to revolutionize Ghana’s agricultural industry by setting up a district mechanization center in each district. At a campaign event in the Volta Region’s Juapong, Bawumia stated that the difficulties Ghanaian farmers experience had lasted far too […]
30 AMA Assembly Members benefit from intensive training on leadership and service delivery
A total of thirty Assembly Members from the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) have undergone an intensive training and capacity-building workshop to enhance leadership and governance at the local level. The program was part of a nationwide initiative spearheaded by the National Association of Local Authorities of Ghana (NALAG) in collaboration with the Ministry of Local […]
Parliament prepares for potential unrest over vacant seats
Parliament has beefed up security measures effective today, Tuesday, October 22, 2024, following recent political and legal developments surrounding four parliamentary seats. The decision comes on the heels of Minority Leader Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson invoking Article 97(1)(g) of the 1992 Constitution, questioning the occupancy of four parliamentary seats. The Speaker declared the seats vacant […]
NAPO Donates To Nyame Dua Children’s Home At Adenta
The Vice Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh has put smiles on the faces of the children at the Nyame Dua Children’s Home in Adenta Municipality, as he continues to touch lives in different means across the country. The donation was made on his behalf by his aides on […]