Legon Authorities Creating A “Situation Of Inconvenience”

Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency, Emmanuel Kyeremateng Agyarko, has called on authorities of the University of Ghana to reconsider their decision to restrict motorists from using the access routes to the institution. Hon. Agyarko appealed to the University authorities to review their order for the sake of the school children at the institution's basic school.

Kofi Adams: No “Solid Research And Planning” In UG’s Decision To Restrict Vehicular Access

Deputy General Secretary of the ruling National Democratic Congress, Kofi Adams has expressed disappointment in the authorities of the University of Ghana for placing a ban on drivers that ply within the campus of the facility without customized stickers. Kofi Adams, addressing the protracted impasse between the University authorities on one hand and motorists and parents with kids schooling at the University Basic School (UBS), located on the University’s campus on U TV's political analysis programme "Adekye Nsroma", questioned the "research faculty" of the University.

UG/Parents Tango: Asabee Calls For Calm Heads

Former Minister for Information under the erstwhile Kufour government, Stephen Asamoah Boateng wants authorities of the University of Ghana to consult with appropriate State agencies in finding a lasting solution to the brouhaha over the restriction of vehicular access to campus without a sticker. The University authorities' decision was to delimit the entry of vehicles that do not have the school's customized stickers displayed on them.

All Sectors Of Economy Infected With JM Virus…Deadly And More Potent Than HIV

Sammy Awuku, aspiring National Youth Organizer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has called on the national team players to be patriotic towards the nation. According to him, the players should allow the love for their nation to reign in their hearts as they gear up to compete in the 2014 Brazil World Cup.

Gov’t Must Still Slash Black Stars’ Budget

National Youth Organiser of the People's National Convention (PNC), Abu Ramadan, has called on President John Dramani Mahama to revise the budget for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. He has asked the government not to lavish huge sums of money on the Black Stars players because there are other pressing needs of the economy.

Select Wisely….Elect A Visionary And Astute Flagbearer

Ernest Owusu Bempah, Deputy Communications Director of the National Democratic Party (NDP) has admonished the opposition New Patriotic Party to choose carefully in their selection of a flagbearer. According to him, the flagbearer position is a very critical one and so, the party should ensure that the candidate they decide to elect to lead the party in the 2016 general elections is visionary and astute.

Pratt, Opanyin Agyekum Call For Independent Inquiry Into Babgin’s “Bribery” Claims

Managing Editor of the Insight newspaper, Kwesi Pratt Jnr., wants a body independent of Parliament to conduct investigations into allegations by a former Majority Leader that Members of Parliament in the country are bribe takers.

Hon. Alban Bagbin, Member of Parliament (MP) for Nadowli/Kaleo, is reported to have said at a two-day seminar in Koforidua organised by the Business Sector Advocacy Challenge (BUSAC) Fund, that his colleagues in the House take bribe before articulating their views or undertake any project for an individual or organization.

Bribery Claims: Former MP Partially Agrees With Bagbin

Former Member of Parliament for Asokwa, Maxwell Kofi Jumah has given credence to assertions that Members of Parliament take bribes before executing their official duties to individuals and organizations in the country. Hon. Maxwell Kofi Jumah, speaking to Peacefmonline.com on the issue of bribery, backed claims by Member of Parliament for Nadowli/Kaleo, Alban S.K. Bagbin, that some Parliamentarians accept bribes.

Let MPs Conduct Business In Twi

PPP Communicator, Charles Owusu has called on the legislature to use local language when discussing issues on the floor of the House. According to Charles Owusu, the over-reliance on English poses a challenge to some Members of Parliament who are not fluent in the language.

MPs Collect Bribe; I Will Not Run Away From The Truth - Babgin

Member of Parliament (MP) for Nadowli/Kaleo, Alban Sumana Bagbin says he is ready to face any Committee set up by Parliament to investigate his allegations that his colleagues in the House take bribes. Hon. Bagbin stated emphatically that he would not deny his claims.

Oye Lithur: Some Spouses Stay In Abusive Relationships Because They’re Unemployed

Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Nana Oye Lithur has urged Ghanaian women to be self-empowered in order to end the violence meted out to them by their male counterparts. Nana Oye Lithur, speaking in an interview with Radio Gold, called on women in the nation to build their "economic prowess" and ensure a better living for themselves.

Bagbin’s Bribery “Claim”….A Scathing Attack On Parliament

Alban Bagbin Aspiring National Youth Organizer of the opposition New Patriotic Party, Sammy Awuku has appealed to the nation's legislators to interrogate the allegations leveled against them by Member of Parliament (MP) for Nadowli/Kaleo, Hon Alban S.K. Bagbin.

MP’s “Under School Of Trees” Gaffe… Should English Be The Only Means Of Communication In Parliament?

Recently, there has been a huge fuss about the faux pas committed by the District Chief Executive (DCE) of Ahafo Ano, Gabriel Barima, who gained notoriety for his infamous ‘Tweaa’ comment and angry response to heckling at a public function. The word "tweeaaa", which in the local parlance is used to express contempt over a person's speech, has since become popular on the air waves both locally and internationally. And just when Ghanaians were being lured into a false belief that the DCE's gaffe would fade away, he has been dismissed from office, re-igniting discussion over the incident. As if that is not topical enough, another issue has come up begging the question what kind of people Ghanaians elect to represent them in Parliament?

Our Indece Hindered By Over-Reliance On Foreign Aid - Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has urged Ghanaians “to be truly independent” and place value on their talents in order to boost the progress of the economy. Delivering a speech at the 57th Independence Anniversary at the Black Star square on Thursday, March 6, he admonished the nation not to leave their destiny in the hands of Westerners.

Kabila Gives Health Ministry Thumps UP

Former National Youth Organizer of the Convention People's Party (CPP), James Kwabena Bomfeh has commended the Ministry of Health for issuing a directive to the management of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital to thoroughly look into the alleged missing stillbirth baby saga.

This Gov’t Is Owing GETFUND Contractors, Teachers…How Does It Intend To Fund Free SHS?

A former National Youth Organizer of the Convention People's Party (CPP), James Kwabena Bomfeh has downplayed government's initiative to construct 200 new Day Community Senior High Schools in the country. Speaking on Oman FM, James Kwabena Bomfeh, also called Kabila, wondered if the government would be able to complete the school construction project.

KATH CEO Must Resign – Ade Coker

Professor Ohene Adjei

Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the ruling National Democratic Congress, Joseph Ade Coker says the Chief Executive Officer of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Professor Ohene Adjei must resign from his post for failing to effectively execute his official duties.

Ablakwa: Cost Of New 50 Community SHS Will Range Between GHc 5 & 6.5m Per Building

Government says it has estimated at least five million Ghana cedis to be pumped into the construction of the first batch of the new Community Day Senior High Schools. Deputy Education Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who revealed this on Peace FM's Flagship programme "Kokrokoo", also disclosed that the construction of the fifty (50) new Community Day Senior High Schools will range between "5 and 6.5 million new Ghana cedis" per school.

I’ll Campaign For NDC In 2016 If They Can Construct Just 60 Schools

A leading member of the People's National Convention (PNC) has sworn to give his vote to the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) come 2016, if only government is able to construct 200 new Community Day Senior High Schools across the nation.

NPP Is Cool With Being In Opposition...More Interested In Fighting Against Each Other

The National Youth Organizer of the People's National Convention, Abu Ramadan has called on the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) to play its role effectively in Ghana's politics or else turn the party into a religious centre. Abu Ramadan expressed disappointment in the NPP for its failure to serve as a check on the incumbent government.