Parliament losing its integrity as absent MPs are signed for by colleagues –Muntaka

Minority Chief Whip and MP for Asawasi Constituency, Mohammed Muntaka says MPs are destroying Parliament by shirking their responsibility. Read: Old Voters ID cards still valid for business transactions – EC Speaking at a forum in Parliament, he said that out of 275 MPs, only about 100 of them actually show up to work while … Read more

Parliament approves $700,000 for coronavirus patients – Minority says it’s inadequate

Parliament has approved an amount of $700,000 for Covid-19 patients, as part of a $35 million World Bank loan. The $700,000 amount will be used to provide support for the families of those who are isolated or quarantined. The support, according to a report of the Finance Committee of Parliament, will include psychological counselling, food … Read more

Coronavirus response: Parliament approves $35m facility from World Bank

Parliament has approved a $35 million facility from the World Bank for the Emergency Response Efforts of government against the novel coronavirus pandemic. READ ALSO:COVID-19: Health Minister ‘misspoke’ on treatment of VIPs at BoG hospital – Oppong Nkrumah The proceeds from the facility will account for part of the $100 million announced by the government … Read more

Two MPs Ordered To Self-Quarantine

Parliament has ordered two Members of Parliament (MPs) and some parliamentary staff to self-quarantine, according to a report by  Adomonline.com. The two left the country for conferences in Japan and India – countries hit by the deadly COVID-19 pandemic. Majority Leader, Osei Kyei Mensah-Bonsu, announced this on the Floor of Parliament Thursday. He explained that, … Read more

Video: MP pretends having coronavirus to test emergency helpline

A coronavirus phone operator left politicians in stitches after a Kenyan MP anonymously called the ministry of health hotline/helpline pretending to have symptoms during a committee sitting.   The legislator Sabina Chege did a test run in front of the health minister who was being questioned on government’s preparedness. The call ended up becoming a … Read more

The Man In Parliament Suicide News Has Bullet In His Body – Sister Reveals

The Man In Parliament Suicide News Has Bullet In His Body - Sister Reveals

Family members of the 35-year-old man, who attempted suicide in Parliament, are appealing for support for their relative. According to the elder sister of Kojo Mensah, his brother has bullets in his hand and neck after surviving armed robbery attack in Nigeria. READ ALSO: Man Mysteriously Dies During His Own Traditional Wedding In Assin Juaso … Read more

Parliament Begins Processes For Church Regulation

Parliament Begins Processes For Church Regulation

Parliament will within the next month, investigate, and prescribe regulations on church activities in Ghana. This follows a directive from the Speaker, Rev Prof Aaron Michael Oquaye, to the joint committees of Youth, Sports and Culture and the Constitutional, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs, after the House on Wednesday discussed the proliferation of churches at the … Read more

How NDC awarded ‘juicy’ multi-million Payroll Software contract to Bryan Acheampong under Mahama

It is emerging that New Patriotic Party Member of Parliament for Abetifi in the Kwahu East district of the Eastern Region who doubles as Minister of State in charge of National Security, Byran Acheampong benefited from a huge software contract to manage the entire public sector payroll under the erstwhile John Mahama administration executed by … Read more