Ghana politics and election news

Mr Joseph Ade Coker, the Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has indicated that the party is not intimidated by the task force authorised by Chief of Staff, Frema Osei-Opare, to retrieve all state assets being kept by past government officials.

After vehemently rejecting Otiko Djaba’s approval to become Minster for Gender, Children and Social Protection, for failure to do National Service, the Minority in Parliament will today disapprove Catherine Afeku’s appointment for the same reason.

Minister-designate for Inner Cities and Zongo Development, Alhaji Abubakar Siddique Boniface has disclosed that his wife catered for him when the New Patriotic Party (NPP) lost the 2008 general elections.

President Nana Akufo-Addo has reiterated his pledge that the Ghanaian economy would be transformed under his leadership.

Parliament has approved the nomination of Minister-designate for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Otiko Afisa Djaba by a majority decision.

Renowned private legal practitioner, Akoto Ampaw has been chosen for the position of Independent or Special Prosecutor.

The Minister-designate for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Otiko Afisa Djaba has written to the Appointments Committee explaining why she did not undertake her mandatory national service.

Former President John Dramani Mahama has handed over his official Cantoments residence.

President Nana Akufo-Addo has been named the Most Influential Public Figure on Social Media in Ghana, according a survey by CliQAfrica and Dream Ambassadors Foundation GH.

Claims by the Vice President President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia that the previous government earmarked close to 14 million US dollars for the construction of a new official Vice Presidential residence is turning out to be true despite the many denials by officials of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).

Parliament is expected to bring an end to issues surrounding the appointment of Otiko Djaba as the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection.

Immediate past speaker of the 6th parliament of Ghana under the 4th republic Mr. Doe Adjaho has refuted claims by the current Majority Leader, Hon. Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu that Mr. Doe Adjaho’s leadership style failed Parliament.

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Lawra Constituency, Anthony Abayifa Karbo,  has defended comments by gender minister, Otiko Djaba, that former President Mahama embarrassed northerners during his four-year term as president.

The appointments committee of parliament On Monday vetted Majority Leader Osei-Kyei Mensah-Bonsu, who has been nominated as minister for parliamentary affairs, in less than 30 minutes.