MIGHTY MINORITY DONATE 200,000.00 TO KANTAMANTO FIRE VICTIMS. Minority caucus in parliament has donated a sum of ( 200,000.00) Two hundred thousand Ghana cedis to kantamanto fire victims today 15th April, 2025. Addressing the thirteen association trader's leadership, the minority leader Mr Alexander Kwamena Afenyo Markin appealed to banks that have loaned the affected victims to reduce their interest rates to ease their burden. The Effutu lawmaker also urged the traders to pay their taxes to contribute to the development of the country. He called on the government to come to the aid of the affected victims. However, some of the affected victims complained about their leadership. According to them, they preferred the minority to share the money to them individually rather than to go through their leadership. Speaking on behalf of the thirteen association leadership at Kantamanto, Mr Aikins Boakye Mensah promised the traders to give vivid accounts of monies donated to th

IF YOU CLAIM YOU HAVE WON AN ELECTION YOU DON'T DESTROY PINK SHEET- ANNOR DOMPREH TO NDC. The Minority Whip Mr Frank Annor Dompreh reacting to his victory in the court case challenging his win in the 2024 election advised the National Democratic Party not to destroy pink sheet if they claimed they have won an election. According to him, the NDC claimed they had won when they could not prove with their pink sheet in the court room. He said the wisdom of the presiding judge awarded a cost which made the NDC call for a reduce. He showed appreciation to the judge and his constituents for making Nsawam Adoakyir deep blue again.

MINORITY PROMISES TO SUPPORT SOLUTIONS TO BRING FINALITY TO BAWKU CRISIS. The minority has promised to support solutions that will bring finality to the Bawku crisis. Speaking to the media, the Deputy Ranking on the defence and interior committee, Mr Kofi Amankwa-Manu commented on some reportage circulating on the social media which indicates that, the inspector General of Police, COP Christian Tetteh-Yohunu promising the youth of Bawku to lay down their tools in exchange of recruitment into the police service. Mr Amankwa-Manu recommended that IGP's visit to the area says it is in the right direction but condemned his alleged promise to the youth of Bawku. "If what am reading from social media is true, then the IGP's visit to Bawku is rather more harm than good" He said it is important for all stakeholders to lay down their tools in the process to de-escalate the Bawku situation. "But for me, it will be absurd to recruit people into the security services based on the fact t

MINORITY CHARGES GOVERNMENT TO RESTORE CALM IN BAWKU. The minority in parliament has condemned the current violence ongoing in Bawku and has called on the government to restore calm and peace in the area. Addressing the press, the ranking member for the Defence and Interior committee, Rev John Ntim Fordjour called on the government to demonstrate greater urgency and decisiveness as the deteriorating situation in Bawku is a national concern. He said the government must take immediate action to prevent further escalation. The recent development from the area indicates attacks on bus and setting ablaze of the residence of Hon Mahama Ayariga the current Majority Leader in parliament and Hon Laadi Ayii Ayamba who comes from Pusiga. The Assin South MP explained that, a strategic border town like Bawku poses a wider national and regional security risk which further underscores the urgent need for a more coordinated response. He cited some measures to solving the situation. He menti

AKROFUM EDUCATES OKADA RIDERS ON NEW REFORMS Member of parliament for Akrofum , Hon Joseph Azumah has engaged Okada Riders ahead of new reforms, promise to help them obtain training and licences. Hon Joseph Azumah has met with a section of commercial Motor cycle users to explain to the them the benefits of the new Reforms of their type of transport system. According to him, this will help them to be recognised legally and avoid being harrased by the police and also boost their business. This is the first time a National Democratic Congress Member of Parliament has promised to lead them to obtain the necessary training set aside by the government and also get them license. Amongst some of the new Reforms are; one must be 25 years and above ,Must have a Valid National ID card, Purchase the right protective gear. Also, sit for proficiency exams, eye tests, DVLA Okada riding card, and go for training for a unique yellow plate. Users must in addition have Passenger helmet num

The First Deputy Speaker of Parliament,Hon. Bernard Ahiafor has been nominated as the president of Democracy and Human Rights Committee for the African Geopolitical Group of the Interparliamentary Union (IPU).He achieved this feat at the ongoing 150th Assembly of the IPU which is taking place in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from 5-9 April 2025. This Committee as part of its mandate examines current and developing challenges to democracy and human rights. It also proposes parliamentary action on these at both national and international level through the political resolutions it sets out once a year, and which are adopted by the entire IPU membership. Credit: Ghana parliament

PARLIAMENT APPROVES GHC ¢6,371,467,598 FOR DEFENCE MINISTRY. Parliament has today approved the sum of six billion, three hundred and seventy-one million, four hundred and sixty -seven thousand, five hundred and ninety- eight Ghana cedis for the implementation of the programs of the ministry of defence and its agencies for the 2025 financial year. According to the report of the defence and interior committee on the 2025 budget estimates, this amount will further empower the armed forces to effectively play their constitutional mandate. The report revealed some updates from the ministry. It stated that, the Afari Military Hospital in Kumasi will be operationalised by the end of this financial year. Some lands belonging to the Armed forces are constantly encroached by private individuals without course to the ministry. The ministry has however, initiated steps to liaise with the lands commission to ensure legal documentation to protect the lands. In their recommendati