Check The List Of MPs Who Have Signed To Remove Ken Ofori Atta From Office
There have been calls from different sectors of the country for the Finance Minister to be sacked. Indeed, with the dwindling fortunes of the country, Ghana have been made to bear the brunt. Ken Ofori Atta who had resisted calls and boldly declared that he will not go to the IMF suddenly made a U-Turn on that decision.
You Can’t Give Ken Ofori Atta 2 Hours And Give Us 15 Minutes – Minority MPs Protest To Afenyo Markin
Some Minority Caucus MPs today protested in what they called unfair treatment been to them by the Majority side of the house. Today being Friday, the Deputy Majority Leader read the Business Statement for the ensuring week. According to him the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta will be reading the mid-year review budget to the house next week.
Govt caught in another disturbing $39 scandal
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has exposed Government again in a disturbing Financial scandal. The Minority Caucus made this known in a press conference today stating that the Government through the Public Procurement Authority has blown up a contract at the Bulk Oil and Transportation Company (BOST) to an amount of $39 million.
Akufo-Addo Will Relinquish Power To A Duly Elected President - Nitiwul Assures
Dominic Nitiwul, the Minister of Defense, has assured Ghanaians that President Akufo-Addo will pass over power to a legitimately elected President on January 7, 2025. Mr. Nitiwul stated this on Tuesday at a news conference in Parliament House in response to an earlier press conference by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Minority Caucus on the current condition of insecurity in Ghana in the aftermath of the economic meltdown.
What You Are Saying Is No More Funny - Bernard Mornah Tells Egyapa Mercer On Live TV
Many Ghanaians continue to engage in a longstanding debate and tussle over the performance of the Akuffo-Addo NPP government especially after the recent government's proposal to introduce the now controversial Electronic transactions levy popularly known as E-levy tax. Many political analysts are confused over government's taxation drive after government promised to grow the economy with increased production.
Your Punishment Is In 2024 For Continually Taking Us For Granted - Sammy Gyamfi Tells NPP
The 8th Parliament is still engaged in a strong debacle over the infamous E-levy tax proposed by the government. The Members of the House shares opposing views on the intentions behind the particular policy, as the Minority has lost confidence in the government over the tax policy. The Minority Caucus continues to oppose the E-levy fiercely owing to the fact that it would put more pressure on the general public.
The Current Number Of Seats In Parliament: The Majority Leader Got It All Wrong
Lawyer Abraham Amaliba, a member of the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) legal team, has reacted against the recent comment made by the Majority Leader in Parliament, Honorable Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu. Honorable Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, whiles speaking in an interview on JoyNews‘ PM Express, stated that, currently, the total number of Members of Parliament is 274 and not 275.
If Government Insists On Passing The E-Levy, It Is Fine - Kwesi Pratt Boldly Declares
The conversation surrounding the infamous electronic transactions levy continues to trigger massive debate and tussle among Ghanaians. Many have opposed government's efforts to pass the policy despite the numerous justifications including E-levy as a means to create more jobs for the youths. According to the Finance Minister, he is urging the youths of the country to throw their support behind the government in the implementation of the controversial E-levy bill as it purports to offer employment opportunities for the millions who are unable to find employment.
NDC MPs To Protest Against $150 Charged For Antigen Test At The Kotoka International Airport
The Minority caucus in parliament has written to the Ghana Police Service about their intention to picket at the Kotoka International Airport in protest against the $150 charged for antigen test. This has been made possible after President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and his New Patriotic Party (NPP) refused to listen to the Minority Caucus' warning and reduced the price of the test.
The Fear Of NDC Is That E-levy Will Make Ghanaians Love NPP - Egyapa Mercer Says
The debate and tussle over the infamous Electronic transactions levy tax (E-levy) appears not to simmer down soon as the Majority and Minority groups in Parliament continues to be divided on its passage. The Majority group led by Hon. Kyei Mensah Bonsu is working harder and relentlessly to get the bill passed after the Finance Minister appeal to the general public was turned down by the NDC.
Mid-year budget review offers no respite to suffering of Ghanaians
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has cited that the 2022 mid-year finances evaluation introduced via the Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, in Parliament Monday failed to provide respite to Ghanaians and the enterprise community. They stated the minister stopped quick of presenting hope and clear direction of how the authorities meant to cushion the humans in opposition to rising price of living, doing commercial enterprise and excessive poverty.
Mid-year budget review offers no respite to suffering of Ghanaians - Minority reacts
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has expressed that the 2022 mid-year spending plan survey introduced by the Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, in Parliament Monday neglected to offer break to Ghanaians and the business local area. They said the clergyman avoided giving expectation and make way of how the public authority planned to pad individuals against increasing cost for many everyday items, carrying on with work and outrageous neediness.
Sammy Gyamfi Clarifies Minority’s Stance; Urges Ghanaians To Disregard Publication About Otumfuo
It was captured in some newspapers that the Wa Central MP, Hon. Rashid Pelpuo leading the Minority Caucus in Parliament has accused the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II of acquiring land in the Ashanti Region released by the government. Communications Officer for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Sammy Gyamfi has clarified the stance of the Minority saying, the Minority called for a press conference to create public awareness on the recent acquisition of state lands by some individuals and politicians as in the cases of Achimota forest reserve, Sakumono, Adenta, and others across the sixteen regions of the country.
Minority In Parliament Send 'Strong' Message To Akufo-Addo Regarding Serwaa Broni Exposé
Kevin Taylor’s interview with Evelyn Aidoo popularly called Serwaa Broni has left tongues wagging about its authenticity. The mother of 5 and nurse revealed that she had intimate meetings with President Akufo-Addo. In a show of texts and photos she noted that she is now being molested because of the photos and evidence that she has.
Ken Ofori Atta is practicing “Voodoo Economics” - Minority in Parliament
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has referred to the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta’s press conference on measures to deal with the current economic crisis in the country as “Voodoo Economics”. Briefing members of the Parliamentary Press Corps shortly after the Minister had address journalists on measures the government is taking to ensure that the economy is brought back to its feet, the Honorable Member of Parliament (MP) for the Bolga Central constituency, Isaac Adongo, who is also the deputy Ranking Member on the Finance Committee of Parliament described the Minister’s measures as ‘Voodoo Accounting’.
EC Determined To Prevent Some Ghanaians From Voting With Plan To Compile Voters Register in 2024
Previous President John Mahama has said the supposed arrangement by the Electoral Commission (EC) to order new citizens register with just the Ghana Card as ID will disappoint a part of the democratic public. The previous president, looking to get back to the Presidency in 2024, said the EC was purposely making it challenging for residents to take part in decisions.
NDC Minority Caucus Issues Statement On Serwaa Broni Scandal
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has issued a press statement concerning Akufo-Addo and Serwaa Broni's scandal. A statement signed by the Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu on Tuesday, April 19th 2022 reads; "The NDC Caucus in Parliament has become aware of very scandalous allegations contained in an interview granted Mr. Ekow Kevin Taylor by Madam Evelyn Serwaa Broni on Easter Sunday the 17th of April, 2022.
NDC MPs Tells Government to accept the blame for Ghana's Economy hardship.
The Akufo-Addo-Bawumia administration should be man enough to take full responsibility for the poor performance and Catastrophe economic situation in Ghana, which has forced the Government to solicit eternal help from the International Monetary Fund(IMF), hence they demand the resignation of this government Economic Management team, this was made known by the Minority Caucus of the Parliament
Minority promises to go against indictment of Assin North MP
James Gyakye Quayson The Minority Caucus in Parliament has served notice to oppose moves to indict the Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin North, Mr James Gyakye Quayson, depicting the suit as politically inspired. The Minority said any endeavor by government to indict the MP was an attack against the suit forthcoming under the watchful eye of the Court of Appeal.
Finance Minister proposes decrease in E-levy, Minority still adamant
Ken Ofori-Atta - Finance Minister Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta Friday proposed a decrease in the E-demand rate from 1.75 to 1.5 percent subsequent to meeting with the Minority authority as a feature of the on-going discussion. Sources near the gathering demonstrate that the Minority Caucus was as yet gone against to the new rate and proposed that the whole E-demand should be dropped.