*Majority Leader Attributes Bawku Conflict to NPP Administration* The Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, has attributed the conflict in Bawku to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration. Speaking during the 2025 Mid-year Budget Review debate, Ayariga claimed that the problem in Bawku was caused when a rival chief was appointed under the NPP administration. Ayariga emphasized that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government is not running away from the Bawku issue. He stated that Bawku was a peaceful place from 1984 to 2001 and that the current problems were caused by the NPP. Ayariga expressed confidence in President John Dramani Mahama's ability to resolve the Bawku conflict once and for all. "President John Dramani Mahama will solve the problem once and for all," he said. The Majority Leader offered to debate the issue of Bawku and provide records to support his claims. "If you want us to debate it, I can fix a date. I will debate it and I'll give you the records," he s

Speaker Alban Bagbin Commends Parliament’s Leadership, Urges Renewed Commitment During Recess The Speaker of Parliament Rt Hon Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin through the first deputy speaker Hon. Bernard Ahiafor, delivered his closing remarks to mark the end of the first session of the Ninth Parliament, offering commendation and guidance to Members of Parliament and parliamentary staff. In his address to the House, Hon. Ahiafor expressed deep appreciation to the First and Second Deputy Speakers for their competence, dedication, and effective leadership in presiding over proceedings during his absence. He also commended the leadership on both sides of the aisle for their efforts, reminding them that Parliament is not a courtroom but a political institution founded on deliberation, negotiation, and consensus building. Hon. Ahiafor further praised the Clerk of Parliament, the Deputy Clerk, and the entire Parliamentary Service staff for their unwavering procedural rigor and technical

FOCUS ON A ATTRACTIVE GHANA FOR ALL. The minority leader, Osahen Alexander Kwamena Afenyo Markin has urged the NDC government to focus on an attractive Ghana for all. Concluding the 2025 budget statement in parliament, the minority leader emphasized on creating opportunities for all Ghanaians. He cautioned them on politicising the judiciary and pounding the chief justice. "FOCUS on a Ghana that all of us will be proud to be citizens of" The lawmaker said the NPP had their chance and made mistakes they admit they couldn't have been perfect but the NDC who promised to do it better should do so for all Ghanaians to see.

Minority Leader Defends NPP’s Record in Mid-Year Budget Debate; Mahama Ayariga Fires Back Over Social Interventions and Roads The Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for Effutu, Hon. Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, has raised concerns regarding the 2025 mid-year budget review, accusing the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) of hypocrisy and misinformation. Speaking on the floor of Parliament, Hon. Afenyo-Markin criticized the NDC for blaming the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for the country's current economic challenges, while simultaneously taking credit for the foundational economic measures implemented by the NPP government. He noted that the NDC’s narrative sought to paint the former NPP administration as fiscally reckless, citing exaggerated claims such as “ballooning deficits,” GH¢6 billion in arrears, and GH¢194 billion in contract commitments. He argued that the spike in Ghana’s deficit in 2020 was due to extraordinary interventions necessitated by the global C

MP for Walewale Justifies Minority Walkout Over Deputy Minister’s Statement in Parliament Member of Parliament for Walewale, Hon. Abdul Kabiru Tiah Mahama, has addressed the media following the Minority Caucus’ decision to stage a walkout from Parliament in protest against what they describe as a breach of parliamentary procedure and abuse of majority power. Speaking at a press briefing, Hon. Kabiru Tiah explained that the Minority’s decision was in response to the Deputy Minister of Finance’s statement, which, according to him, mentioned specific names of Minority MPs without providing them the opportunity to respond. He pointed out names such as Hon. Abena Osei Asare, Dr. Gideon Boako, and Dr. Amin Adam was mentioned during the Minister’s submission, yet those individuals were not present to offer clarifications or defend their positions. “It is inappropriate to single out individual members during a budget response when those members are not available to speak for themselves,” Ho