I Refused Gov't Appointment To Put Smiles On The Faces Of The Youth...! - Awuku

Sammy Awuku has expressed his gratitude to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for the opportunity to serve the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Speaking on Peace FM's 'Kokrokoo', the National Youth Organizer of the ruling party confirmed that his refusal of government appointment was to allow him to serve the NPP and supposedly ensure victory for the party, come Election 2020.

The State Will Start Renting Private Vehicles For Gov't Officials If . . . - Sammy Awuku

It's almost becoming a trend in the nation that when a successive government is installed, it begins to hound officials from the previous administration. During the Mills/Mahama administration, some members of then New Patriotic Party (NPP) were sought after to return State assets; key among them was the President of the Fourth Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.

Parliament Approves Otiko Djaba's Nomination As Gender Minister

Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Otiko Afisa Djaba

Minister-designate for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Otiko Afisa Djaba has been approved by Parliament, after the House subjected her approval to a vote. PeaceFM's Parliamentary Correspondent reports that "152 legislators voted in support of her approval, more than the required half" of the votes of the 275-member house.

IGP Reshuffles Senior Police Officers....Kofi Boakye Moves To National HQ!

Inspector General of Police (IGP), David Asante-Apeatu

The Ghana Police Administration has announced a major reshuffle of its personnel, Peacefmonline.com can confirm. The changes effected by the Police Service are as follows; The Ashanti Regional Police Commander, COP Kofi Boakye has been reshuffled to hold a position at the Police National Headquarters.

Countryman Songo Calls On Prez Akufo-Addo To Disband GFA Administration

Renowned Sports Presenter, Patrick Osei Agyemang, popularly called Countryman Songo has called on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to intervene in the country's sports sector. Speaking on Peace FM's 'Kokrokoo', Countryman Songo appealed to the President to add his voice to the numerous calls on the President and Executives of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to resign from their posts.

It'll Be Mark Of Hypocrisy To Disqualify Otiko Djaba... - Kwesi Pratt

The nomination of Madam Otiko Afisa Djaba as Minister-designate for Gender, Children and Social Protection is said to face objection from the Minority Caucus in Parliament. The Minority in Parliament is reportedly not in agreement with approving Otiko Djaba to the Gender Ministry after she appeared before the Parliamentary Appointments Committee (PAC) to be vetted.

Alleged Bribery Scandal: "Parliament Is On A Slippery Road" - Kwamena Duncan

Central Regional Minister-designate, Kwamena Duncan says Parliament is on a "slippery road" if the House doesn't fully address the bribery allegations levelled against some members of the vetting committe. Speaking on Peace FM's 'Kokrokoo' programme, Kwamena Duncan welcomed the 5-member Committee set up by Parliament to investigate the issue but advised members of the House to optimize the use of Parliamentary structures.

Bribery Scandal: Minority's Posture Show We're Divided In Parliament - Allotey Jacobs

Allotey Jacobs has jabbed the Minority in Parliament, claiming they are showing the electorate that all is not well in the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Making his submissions on Peace FM's 'Kokrokoo' about the bribery allegations hanging over the neck of the Appointments Committee of Parliament, the NDC stalwart believed the denial of the bribery allegation by the leadership of the Minority, irrespective of the fact that it was raised by one of its own members in Parliament, clearly shows there is division within the caucus.

Dr. Bawumia Should Bring His Expertise To Bear & Stop His Propaganda - Allotey Jacobs

Central Regional Chairman of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Allotey Jacobs has asked Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia to stop making excuses and rather concentrate on helping President Nana Akufo-Addo reshape the economy. Lamenting on the previous administration's blatant abuse of the Public Procurement Act and proclivity for sole-sourcing of projects, Vice President Dr. Bawumia disclosed that a whopping $13.9 million is to be used to construct a new mansion to house Ghana's Vice President.

GHc 7 Billion Gone Missing From State Coffers! - Veep Discloses

Seven billion Ghana cedis is missing from State financial coffers, Vice President Dr. Bawumia has revealed. The Vice President, Mahamudu Bawumia, addressing a gathering at the Launch of the "Good Corporate Governance Initiative" at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra, was alarmed by the level of misappropriation that characterized the previous government.

I Will Support Sammy Awuku If He Remains At NPP Headquarters - Nana Boakye

Nana Boakye has urged Sammy Awuku not to pick up any government appointment. Speaking on Peace FM's 'Kokrokoo' programme, Nana Boakye noted that it would be prudent for the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Youth Organizer to remain at the party headquarters.

Fred Agbenyo Calls For Independent Body Of Inquiry Into Bribery Allegations

Deputy Communications Director of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fred Agbenyo has called for independent investigations into the bribery allegations leveled against Energy Minister, Boakye Agyarko. Bawku Central Member of Parliament, in an interview with Radio Gold, revealed that the Energy Minister attempt to induce them financially to win the approval of the legislators.

Mahama Ayariga Doesn't Deserve To Be In Parliament If,... - Nana B

Newly-appointed Deputy Executive Director of the National Service Secretariat (NSS), Nana Boakye says Hon. Mahama Ayariga does not deserve to be in Parliament. Contributing to a panel discussion on Peace FM's Kokrokoo on the bribery allegation against the Energy Minister, Boakye Agyarko; Nana Boakye expressed his disappointment in the NDC MP for first resorting to the media over the bribery incident instead of making the revelations to the Speaker of Parliament.

What!?...Will My Gates & Doors Be Made Of Gold? Bawumia On Cost of New Residence

A whopping $13.9 million dollars is to used to construct a new mansion to house Ghana’s Vice Presidents, Peacefmonline.com can confirm. Peacefmonline can also confirm that construction of the new residence being built at the Switch back road in Accra, has currently stalled though contract was awarded and started under the erstwhile John Mahama-led administration.

Parliament Approves 5-Member Special Committee To Investigate Bribery Allegation

Parliament has set up a five-member internal Committee to probe the bribery allegations involving Energy Minister, Boakye Agyarko and some leaders of the House. Speaker of Parliament, Professor Mike Oquaye approved an in-house Committee after a proposal by the Majority leader, Osei Kyei Mensah-Bonsu for a Committee to established.

Anim Piesie Calls For Applause For Mahama Ayariga

NDC Communicator, Bernard Anim Piesie has called on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to address the bribery allegation against the Minister for Energy, Boakye Agyarko. Mr. Anim Piesie noted that the bribery allegation is of interest to Ghana and so, just as the President impressed upon Ghanaians to be citizens and not spectators, in his inaugural speech; he expects him to equally speak on the bribery issue.

We Shouldn't Have Babies With Sharp Teeth - Otiko Djaba Jabs Okudzeto

Minister-designate for Gender, Children and Social Protection Otiko Afisa Djaba indirectly jabbed Member of Parliament (MP) for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa during her vetting before the Parliamentary Appointments Commitee. During her vetting on Monday, the North Tongu MP sought from the minister-designate she intends strategising to "sanitize" Ghana's media.

Michael Okyere Baafi Appointed Exec Sec Of Ghana Free Zones Authority

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has appointed Mr. Michael Okyere Baafi as Executive Secretary of the Ghana Free Zones Authority. Mr. Okyere Baafi's appointment comes following his instrumental role in the economic sector.

Kwesi Pratt Calls For Reform In The Parliamentary Appointments Committee

Managing Editor of the Insight newspaper, Kwesi Pratt Jnr. says there should be a reform in the composition of the Parliamentary Appointments Committee. Speaking on Peace FM's 'Kokrokoo', Kwesi Pratt expressed worry over some members of the Appointments Committee, wondering why Ministerial nominees are on the Committee.

You Were Too Young To Understand - Osafo Maafo Rebukes Ablakwa

Senior Minister-designate Yaw Osafo Maafo somewhat put paid to claims that he, in his capacity as Minister of Finance, sought to raise a loan for the then Kufuor government from a lender that allegedly had a barbering shop as its offices. The nominee also addressed some "mischievous" newspaper reports published by theDaily Dispatch, which were raised by the Member of Parliament (MP) for North Tongu Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, when he (Maafo) appeared before the Parliamentary Appointments Committee.