*Asante Akyem North MP Still In Dutch Custody After Bail Denied - Dafeamekpor Confirms* The Majority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Hon. Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has provided an update on the case of the Member of Parliament for Asante Akyem North, Kwame Ohene Frimpong, popularly known as OK Frimpong, who was arrested and detained at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam. Speaking to at the press meeting with leadership, Hon. Dafeamekpor disclosed that the embattled MP remains in the custody of the Dutch government in Amsterdam after two bail applications were rejected. "He is still in custody. He's still in the hands of the Dutch government in Amsterdam. We have done two applications, one substantive, one appeal for his bail, but they all got refused," he stated. The MP was arrested by Dutch authorities at Schiphol Airport on May 10, 2026, upon arrival from Ghana on KLM Flight 590. Parliament subsequently confirmed his detention on May 12 and said it was engaging

Speaker orders Marshall to walk out Former Minister for Lands and Natural Resources; Samuel Abu Jinapor upon an alleged selling of diplomatic Passport at an amount of 10,000 dollars. The claim however was not supported by evidence on the floor of parliament upon which the speaker asked the former minister to withdraw the statement, in a back and forth moment, the speaker ordered the Marshall to walk out the former minister. The minority in solidarity with their colleague, subsequently walked out together with him.

Majority Leader Highlights Progress of 24-Hour Economy, Cites Job Creation and Investment Commitments Majority Leader and Member of Parliament for Builsa North, Hon. James Agalga, has highlighted progress under the government's new economy agenda, emphasising its commitment to sustainable job creation, economic stability and improved living conditions for Ghanaians. Speaking during his opening remarks in Parliament, Mr. Agalga said the new economy agenda seeks to create sustainable employment opportunities for the youth, maintain currency stability and ensure that macroeconomic gains translate into tangible benefits for ordinary citizens. He cited the operationalisation of the 24-hour economy policy, revealing that 268 filling stations and 33 manufacturing companies were already operating the intended 1-3-3 shift system as evidence of the programme's progress. The Majority Leader further disclosed that the initiative had attracted project commitments worth 5.5 billion US dollars, f

Majority Leader Highlights Progress of 24-Hour Economy, Cites Job Creation and Investment Commitments Majority Leader and Member of Parliament for Builsa North, Hon. James Agalga, has highlighted progress under the government's new economy agenda, emphasising its commitment to sustainable job creation, economic stability and improved living conditions for Ghanaians. Speaking during his opening remarks in Parliament, Mr. Agalga said the new economy agenda seeks to create sustainable employment opportunities for the youth, maintain currency stability and ensure that macroeconomic gains translate into tangible benefits for ordinary citizens. He cited the operationalisation of the 24-hour economy policy, revealing that 268 filling stations and 33 manufacturing companies were already operating the intended 1-3-3 shift system as evidence of the programme's progress. The Majority Leader further disclosed that the initiative had attracted project commitments worth 5.5 billion US dollars, f

Government to present 2027 Budget on November 12-Majority Leader Majority leader and Leader of Government business, James Algaga has announced that, the Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson will present the 2027 budget review on 12th November, 2026. According to the Majority leader, the 2027 budget will focus on job creations among the youth. He said after the budget all the appropriate committees will sit up and start work to the work of Parliament. He said this during leaders engagement with media as the third meeting of second session of ninth parliament. “The budget will capture the massive work done by the NDC within the two years in office. The economy is resilient and everyone in the country are seeing the hard work of President John Dramani Mahama”. He said.