FORMAL STATEMENT BY THE RT. HON. SPEAKER ON THE REFUSAL OF THE PRESIDENT TO ACCEPT THE TRANSMISSION OF THE HUMAN SEXUAL RIGHTS AND FAMILY VALUES BILL, 2021. INTRODUCTION 1. Honorable Members, I address you today amid circumstances that profoundly challenge the core principles of our constitutional democracy.
I have just sighted a video excerpt of an interview between ace broadcaster, Bola Ray of Star FM and the Minister for Roads and Highways, Hon. Asenso Boakye (attached hereto). In the said video, the Minister for Roads who doubles as the Member of Parliament for the Bantama Constituency, is seen struggling to mention just five (5) major achievements of the ruling NPP in their stronghold, the Ashanti region.
The Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame has issued a letter on the impasses between Speaker Alban Bagbin and President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. The Speaker on Wednesday, March 20, indicated that the House is unable to proceed with the approval process of new ministers nominated by the President as a result of a case before the Supreme Court.
A Ghanaian sprinter, Solomon Hammond has revealed to Citi Sports that he completed the men 39;s 200m semifinals with a groin injury. According to the Coppin State University athlete, he picked up a groin injury in the heats in the morning session and that affected him in the semis.
The Queenmother of Efutu, Nana Amba Eyiaba I, has appealed to the Ministry of Education to expedite action on resolving the many challenges facing the Senior High Technical School in her locality. Nana Eyiaba, who is also the Krontihemaa of the Oguaa Traditional Area, said the school was saddled with several issues, ranging from inadequate accommodation, sanitation, classrooms to lack of a library.
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP), has held a National Symposium to commemorate the 2024 World Social Work Day on Tuesday in Accra. The theme for the event was, ldquo;Professionalisation of Social Work Practice: A Shared Future for Ghana 39;s Transformative Change.
The Attorney General of Ghana, Godfred Yeboah Dame, says the lawsuit filed against President Akufo-Addo rsquo;s cabinet reshuffle by Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, does not prevent Parliament from approving the nominated ministers.
The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has warned the military capos against attempts to help the ruling NPP rig the 2024 general elections. This comes after the Chief of Defence Staff, Major General Bismarck Kwasi Onwona, stated that the military has a significant responsibility to ensure a free, fair, and transparent election.
The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) is dismissing claims by the Electoral Commission (EC) that stolen laptops do not present a risk to upcoming elections. In a Facebook post on Thursday, March 21, NDC Director of IT and Elections Dr.
Ursula Owusu Ekuful, Minister for Communications and Digitalization, has hinted that the country will be rolling out 5G internet connectivity by September 2024. In an interview on Peace FM 39;s 39;Kokrokoo 39; morning show, the minister said the government is committed to providing seamless and reliable internet connectivity for Ghanaians.
The Majority Leader in Parliament Alexander Afenyo-Markin has expressed shock over Speaker Alban Bagbin rsquo;s decision to suspend the approval of Ministers and Deputy Ministers of State, a move prompted by the President rsquo;s rejection of the bill on Human Sexual Rights and Family Values.
Mr Geoffrey Kabutey Ocansey, a tax analyst, has expressed disagreement with the Vice President rsquo;s comments on the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), describing them as unfortunate. On Wednesday, March 20th, Dr.
Ghana Education Service (GES) has directed headteachers of junior and senior high schools to keep schools open and also ensure the safety of students, despite the ongoing strike by three teacher unions.
Freelance journalist Edem Srem has voiced concerns regarding the destruction of Ghana 39;s water bodies due to illegal mining, locally known as 39;galamsey 39;. The degradation of water bodies and vegetation across various regions is attributed to 39;galamsey 39; activities.
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has blocked the consideration of the nomination of Ministers and Deputy Ministers of State by President Akufo-Addo over his (President) decision not to assent to the bill on human sexual rights and family values.
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has expressed concerns regarding President Akufo-Addo 39;s decision to reject the transmission of the proposed anti-gay legislation. The Office of the President in a letter dated March 18, 2024, requested Parliament to refrain from sending the anti-gay bill to President Akufo-Addo for his assent.
Mr. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, the Ranking Member on the Health Committee of Parliament, is advocating for an investigation into the operations of Zipline in Ghana. Zipline is responsible for delivering medical supplies via drones in certain parts of the country.
The family of late Ejisu Member of Parliament and Deputy Finance Minister, John Kumah has officially informed the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin of his demise. http://cdn. modernghana. com/images/content/3202024103607-8dt2wjivvq-3202024101234-4314773717473014641746887171072803215068404n.
A mason apprentice, Ebenezer Kwayisi, has been sentenced to 30 years imprisonment by the Accra High Court for his role in the murder of a former law lecturer at the University of Ghana (UG), Professor Emmanuel Yaw Benneh.