Parliament was charged with contrasting symbolism as President John Mahama delivered his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) for his second term on Thursday, February 27. The Minority Caucus, clad in black, signaled their discontent, while the Majority, dressed in white, showed solidarity with the president. As Mahama outlined his “Resetting Ghana” agenda, aimed […]
Ghana’s Parliament has once again been marred by chaos as members of the Appointments Committee engaged in violent clashes during the vetting of ministerial nominees on Thursday, January 30. The disorder erupted following disagreements between the Minority and Majority over the continuation of proceedings past 10 PM, leading to destruction of state property and police […]
Provisional results from the 2024 elections show the National Democratic Congress (NDC) leading in the race for parliamentary seats, positioning the party to secure a majority in the next Parliament. Early figures highlight competitive outcomes between the NDC and the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), with both parties performing strongly in key constituencies. However, the […]
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) risks losing its slim majority in Parliament as the Minority pushes to have the seats of four Members of Parliament, including three from the Majority, declared vacant. This move, spearheaded by former Minority Leader Haruna Iddrisu, aims to invoke Article 97 (1)(g) of the Constitution, which mandates that MPs who […]
