President John Mahama has instructed the Inspector-General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, to launch an immediate investigation into the tragic deaths of eight Ghanaians during the 2020 and 2024 general elections.
The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has strongly criticized President John Mahama’s initial ministerial appointments, describing the approach as inadequate and reflective of unpreparedness.
The Majority Leader, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has disclosed that the four independent Members of Parliament have announced their decision to conduct business with the Majority Caucus in the house.
Parliament has named Bernard Ahiafor, the First Deputy Speaker, as the Chairman of its Appointments Committee, which is responsible for vetting and recommending nominees for key government positions.
President John Dramani Mahama has revoked the appointments of all Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCES) appointed under the previous administration, effective immediately.
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Caucus has nominated Mr Bernard Ahiafor, Member of Parliament for Akatsi South, as First Deputy Speaker of the Ninth Parliament of the Fourth Republic.
The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Kodua Frimpong, has refuted claims that the party has engaged with social commentator Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A-Plus, regarding a potential alignment in Parliament.