Minority Leader Haruna Iddrisu has accused Speaker of Parliament, Professor Aaron Mike Oquaye of threatening democracy in parliament. The Minority staged a walk-out in protest to what they described as the referral of a motion to the Energy Committee without prior debate. The motion was filed by Member of Parliament (MP) for Adansi-Askowa, K.T. Hammond to seek cancellation of the ...
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EC wrangling: Charlotte is avoiding me – Amadu Sulley
One of the beleaguered deputy chairpersons of the Electoral Commission Amadu Sulley has accused his boss of sidelining him as the wrangling at the commission continues. In a new string of accusations contained in a letter addressed to Charlotte Osei, Mr. Sulley bemoans the decision of the chair to engage other officials over responsibilities that fall within his domain. “..Per ...
Read More »Kumawood producing ‘village life’ stories in 21st century; they must modernize – MP
One of Ghana’s lawmakers, Frimpong Yaw Addo, has challenged movie makers based in Kumasi (Kumawood) to reinvent themselves to suit the current trend, rather than continuing with the duel on storylines that are most a time “outdated”. Hon. Yaw Addo, who serves as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Manso-Adubia constituency in the Ashanti Region, believes producers of Kumawood movies ...
Read More »Dr Lawrence Tetteh to hold crusade at Denkyira Obuase
Dr Lawrence Tetteh, an Economist and International Evangelist, is to hold a healing crusade at Denkyira Obuase in October, where a mob action led to the death of Major Maxwell Adam Mahama, a Detachment Commander. Dr Tetteh, also the President of the UK based Worldwide Miracle Outreach told the Ghana News Agency in Accra on Tuesday that he would rally ...
Read More »Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona: Liverpool want £107m as Barca offer three players in deal
LIVERPOOL will consider selling talisman Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona if they offer a staggering €120million (£107m). The Reds have already knocked back Barca’s opening £72m bid for the Brazilian but are expected to return with an improved offer. Liverpool are determined to keep hold of their star man and Jurgen Klopp has insisted on several occasions that he won’t be ...
Read More »Parliament ratifies GITMO 2 stay in Ghana
Ghana’s Parliament has ratified an agreement to allow the two ex-GITMO detainees to stay in the country. The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration Shirley Ayorkor Botchway on Tuesday informed the House, her ministry and other stakeholders will work on an “exit plan” by the time their two-year stay in Ghana expires January 6, 2018. She stressed that there ...
Read More »‘Acknowledge my presence’ – Amadu Sulley to Charlotte Osei
The Deputy Chair of Operations at the Electoral Commission, Amadu Sulley has called on the Commission’s Chairperson, Charlotte Osei to act in accordance with the structures of the Commission, following what he describes as her non-recognition of his presence. In a leaked memo, Mr. Sulley complained that Mrs. Osei had refused to recognize his presence in the office since she ...
Read More »Manchester United considering surprise move for Andre Gomes: Barcelona willing to sell
MANCHESTER UNITED are keeping tabs on Andre Gomes with his Barcelona future uncertain. Jose Mourinho completed the signing of Nemanja Matic from Chelsea yesterday, but the Portuguese boss is keen to continue bolstering his midfield. And he has now turned his attention to fellow countryman Gomes. The 23-year-old only arrived at the Nou Camp last summer from Valencia but failed ...
Read More »I’m a ‘changed’ person – Mzbel cries out
Ghanaian singer MzBel, born Nana Akua Amoah, has disclosed that she is now a changed person, revealing that she is not proud of some her actions in the past. Mzbel, who was a guest on the satirical talk show, Tonight starring Andrew Tandoh Adote also stated that when people hear her name, they expect to see a “bad girl character,” ...
Read More »Minority storms out of Parliament over AMERI deal
The Minority has stormed out of parliament over the controversial Ameri deal. This follows unsuccessful attempts to stop the Member of Parliament for Adansi Asokwa K.T Hammond from moving a motion in Parliament seeking the review of the deal. According to a seventeen-member committee put together by the Energy Minister Boakye Agyarko , there are technical, financial and legal lapses ...
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