Ghana politics and election news

It was all compliments for the Minister-designate for the Ashanti Region, Simon Osei-Mensah when he appeared before the Appointments Committee of Parliament for vetting.

Government is set to $3.2million worth of branded chocolates meant for the Ghana @60 celebrations, reports suggest.

Abraham Amaliba, a National Democratic Congress (NDC) member, has vowed to do everything possible to ensure that Nana Akufo-Addo fail badly as president.

Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Gloria Akuffo bought two state cars at a cost of 2,200 cedis, a letter primenewsghana has sighted suggests.

The Appointments Committee of Parliament will resume sitting today to begin the vetting of the 10 regional ministers nominees by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.

The committee set up by the parliamentary leadership to investigate allegations that some members of the appointments committee of parliament were bribed by Boakye Agarko, the energy minister, will commence its work on February 15.

The Vice-President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia is currently in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to represent Ghana at the 5th World Government Summit.

The President, Nana Akufo-Addo has disclosed that the much talked about 'Free SHS' programme will commence in September this year.

The President, Nana Akufo-Addo has indicated his intention to deliver his first State of the Nation Address (SoNA) on Tuesday, February 21, 2017.

Sam George, the Member of Parliament for Ningo-Pram Pram, has condemned the government's announcement that 208 vehicle are missing from the presidency.

Some members of the Appointment Committee were full of praises for all 36 ministerial nominees that appeared before the Appointment Committee of Parliament as vetting ended today.

All 36 substantive ministers of state have appeared before the Appointment Committee of Parliament since it began its work about two weeks ago.

Minister-designate for Information, Mustapha Hamid has promised to sanitise the discourse in Ghana's political environment should his appointment be approved.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the government of President Nana Akufo-Addo will have its first taste of a public protest on February 24.

Two National Democratic Congress (NDC) Members of Parliament have filed a writ at the Supreme Court, challenging the appointment of Otiko Afisa Djaba as the minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection.