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  • Barker-Vormawor arrives in Parliament for questioning over bribery allegation

    Barker-Vormawor arrives in Parliament for questioning over bribery allegation

    Human rights activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor is already in Parliament and is set to appear before the Appointments Committee following a summons over his recent bribery allegation against members of the committee.

    Barker-Vormawor had alleged that committee members demanded money from ministerial nominees appointed by former President John Mahama before vetting and approving them.

    The claim, which he made in a Facebook post on January 24, has drawn strong rebuttals from parliamentary officials.

    In his post, he wrote, “So all the monies the ministerial appointees are being asked to pay to the Appointments Committee just to get approved, are those ones not affected by ORAL? Strange Republic.”

    The Clerk of Parliament was directed to summon him for questioning.

    Bernard Ahiafor, Chairman of the Appointments Committee, dismissed the allegations and instructed the committee clerk to invite Barker-Vormawor for a probe today.

    “Our attention is drawn to the media statement by Oliver Barker-Vormawor to the effect that the Majority Members of the Committee have been demanding money before approving the nominees and the Chairman must submit himself to ORAL. Let me place on record that I am ever ready to submit myself to ORAL. The second aspect was to the effect that all the committee members are taking money from the nominees before vetting and approval,” Ahiafor stated.

    He further stressed that such allegations undermine the integrity of the committee and must not be entertained.

    “We need to stop this attitude. So therefore, I, Bernard Ahiafor, First Deputy Speaker of Ghana’s Parliament and Chairman of the Vetting Committee, want to place it on record that myself and the committee members do not demand money from any nominee before vetting and for approval.”

    Yesterday, Barker-Vormawor expressed readiness to respond to the summons, viewing it as a step towards democratic accountability. In a post on X, he stated, “This is how a Democracy improves.

    I look forward to appearing before the Appointments Committee tomorrow. Thank You.”

  • Social media users condemn Petroleum Commission CEO for calling NPP MP ‘silly’ in Parliament

    Social media users condemn Petroleum Commission CEO for calling NPP MP ‘silly’ in Parliament

    The Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Petroleum Commission, Emeafa Hardcastle, has come under fire from social media users for calling Nsawam Adoagyiri MP, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, “silly” during a parliamentary sitting.

    A viral video shared by Channel One TV captures the altercation, which occurred during the Appointments Committee’s proceedings on Tuesday, January 28, 2025.

    The exchange began when Hardcastle referred to the MP’s caucus in Parliament as “micro,” a remark that Annoh-Dompreh took offense to.

    The Minority Chief Whip allegedly threatened to take action against Hardcastle in response, but she dismissed his remarks and later labeled him “silly.”

    Her comment has since sparked criticism on social media, with users describing her conduct as arrogant and inappropriate.

    “The arrogance has started ooo,” one user commented.

    “Emefa Hardcastle has taken her uncouth behavior to Parliament, so uncultured,” another wrote.

    “This behavior from the lady is very disrespectful. It is entirely wrong to use such unkind words toward a Member of Parliament,” a third user lamented.

    Others expressed similar sentiments, “What the hell? She is very disrespectful and arrogant. Calling an honourable Member of Parliament ‘silly’ unprovoked? Girl wei mbu neho koraa!”

    “How do you call your colleague ‘silly’? That’s bad.”

    “This is completely unfair, it reeks of arrogance and disrespect. You cannot approach the High Court and act in this manner. We must extend the same level of respect to the Parliament of Ghana, even if we disagree with their decisions.”

    “And this woman wants to lead an institution as CEO? She thinks being hardcore and insulting people in public shows she can do the job.”

  • Parliament summons Barker-Vormawor over bribery allegation against Appointments Committee

    Parliament summons Barker-Vormawor over bribery allegation against Appointments Committee

    Parliament has summoned Human Rights activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor over his recent allegation against members of the Appointments Committee.

    Mr Barker-Vormawor is said to have accused members of the committee of demanding money from ministerial nominees appointed by President John Mahama before vetting and approval, respectively.

    He made the claims in a post on Facebook on January 24.

    The Clerk of Parliament has been directed to summon the human rights activist.

    Chairman of the committee, Bernard Ahiafor, refuted this claim and directed the clerk of the committee to invite Barker-Vormawor for a probe on Wednesday.

    He said, “Our attention is drawn to the media statement by Oliver Barker-Vormawor to the effect that the Majority Members of the Committee have been demanding money before approving the nominees and the Chairman must submit himself to ORAL. Let me place on record that I am ever ready to submit myself to ORAL. The second aspect was to the effect that all the committee members are taking money from the nominees before vetting and approval.”

    “We need to stop this attitude. So therefore I Bernard Ahiafor, First Deputy Speaker of Ghana’s Parliament and Chairman of the Vetting Commiittee wants to place it on record that myself and the committee members do not demand money from any nominee before vetting and for approval,” the Chairman added.

    Currently, the Committee is deliberating on suspending vetting until the matter is resolved. The Minority side of the committee has called for the suspension of vetting, however, the Majority side has entreated for vetting to proceed.

  • Minority might have several strategies to frustrate govt business since a walkout won’t achieve much – ACEPA

    Minority might have several strategies to frustrate govt business since a walkout won’t achieve much – ACEPA

    The African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) has noted that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Minority in Parliament may resort to various strategies to frustrate government business, as a walkout alone would not yield significant results in the current parliamentary setup.

    Speaking in an interview on Saturday, ACEPA’s Executive Director, Dr. Rasheed Draman, emphasized that the numerical balance in the 9th Parliament diminishes the effectiveness of walkouts as a political tool.

    “Given the numbers that they [the NPP] have, I believe that they have lined up a number of strategies because a walkout in this Parliament is not going to achieve very much since quorum could still be formed without them,” Dr. Draman observed.

    He highlighted how the current dynamics differ from those in the 8th Parliament when the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Minority was better positioned to disrupt government business due to a more evenly balanced Parliament.

    “For four years, we didn’t see the NDC, and in fact, they were well-positioned because they could hold government business to ransom in the 8th Parliament more than the NPP can do in this Parliament, but we didn’t see any of that. And one will ask, was that a weak strategy on their [NDC’s] part, that they didn’t speak for the same issues that are being spoken by the NPP?” Dr. Draman questioned.

    The current NPP Minority, with only 88 seats compared to the NDC Majority’s overwhelming 180-plus, faces a significant numerical disadvantage that limits its ability to influence proceedings through conventional opposition tactics.

    Dr. Draman also examined the traditional use of walkouts as a means to signal dissatisfaction, boycott debates, or draw attention to concerns. However, he reiterated that the success of such strategies is largely contingent on the opposition’s numerical strength and the willingness of the Majority to engage constructively.

  • Final batch of ministerial nominees to be vetted from Jan 28

    Final batch of ministerial nominees to be vetted from Jan 28

    Parliament’s Appointments Committee will resume the vetting of the final group of ministerial nominees on Tuesday, January 28, 2025.

    This marks the concluding phase of President John Dramani Mahama’s efforts to secure parliamentary approval for his proposed ministers to lead key ministries and regions.

    Having already vetted and approved several nominees in earlier sessions, the committee will now evaluate the remaining candidates nominated by the President. This final vetting exercise is expected to significantly shape the leadership structure of the administration as it moves forward.

    The nominees scheduled for vetting include individuals earmarked to lead various ministries, regional portfolios, and special initiatives. The schedule for the hearings is as follows:

    Tuesday, January 28

    • Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, MP – Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources
    • Dr. Edward Omane Boamah – Ministry of Defence
    • Emmanuel Kwadwo Agyekum, MP – State Minister, Special Initiatives
    • Adjei Kenneth Gilbert – Ministry of Works, Housing, and Water Resources
    • Linda Obenewaa Akwetey Ocloo, MP – Greater Accra Region

    Wednesday, January 29

    • Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, MP – Ministry of Labour, Jobs, and Employment
    • Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, MP – Ministry of Environment, Science, and Technology
    • Kofi Iddie Adams, MP – Ministry of Sports and Recreation
    • Joseph Bukari Nikpe, MP – Ministry of Transport
    • Issifu Seidu, MP – State Minister, Climate Change and Sustainability

    Thursday, January 30

    • Ibrahim Tia – North East Region
    • Samuel Nartey George, MP – Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations
    • Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, MP – Ministry of Foreign Affairs
    • Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, MP – Ministry of Health
    • Mrs. Charity Gardiner – Ahafo Region
    • Felix Kwakye Ofosu, MP – State Minister, Government Communications
    • Wilbert Petty Brentum – Western North Region

    Friday, January 31

    • Dr. Frank Amoakohene – Ashanti Region
    • Akamugui Atanga Donatus – Upper East Region
    • Salisu Be-Awuribe Issifu – Savannah Region
    • Joseph Nelson – Western Region

    Tuesday, February 4

    • Francis Owusu Antwi – Bono East Region
    • Edumoah Ekow Panyin Okyere – Central Region
    • Puozuing Charles Lwanga – Upper West Region
  • Muntaka Mubarak, four regional ministers-designate approved by Parliament

    Muntaka Mubarak, four regional ministers-designate approved by Parliament

    Parliament has confirmed the nomination of Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak as Minister for the Interior, along with four regional ministers, in a decision aimed at strengthening the government’s administrative framework.

    The approval on Friday, January 24, followed a rigorous vetting process by the Appointments Committee and an extensive debate on the parliamentary floor.

    Muntaka Mubarak, who represents Asawase in Parliament, will now oversee the Interior Ministry, a pivotal role for ensuring national security and maintaining law and order. His appointment has been lauded as a recognition of his experience and unwavering commitment to public service.

    In addition to Muntaka Mubarak, Parliament approved Ali Adolf John as Northern Regional Minister, John Kwadwo Gyapong as Oti Regional Minister, James Gunu as Volta Regional Minister, and Mrs. Rita Akosua Awatey as Eastern Regional Minister. These appointments are expected to bolster governance at the regional level, with each minister tasked with addressing specific developmental and governance challenges.

    The approvals were met with optimism from both legislators and stakeholders, who expressed confidence in the nominees’ ability to deliver.

    This week has seen a series of parliamentary approvals for President Mahama’s ministerial nominees. On Thursday, January 23, six additional appointees received confirmation. These include Naa Momo Lartey as Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection; Ahmed Ibrahim as Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs; Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare as Minister for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry; Abla Dzifa Gomashie as Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts; Emelia Arthur as Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture; and George Opare-Addo as Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment.

    The process continued throughout the week, with Parliament earlier approving Kwame Governs Agbodza as Minister for Roads and Highways, Eric Opoku as Minister for Food and Agriculture, Haruna Iddrisu as Minister for Education, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson as Minister of Finance, John Abdulai Jinapor as Minister of Energy, and Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine as Minister of Justice and Attorney General.

    President Mahama, during the swearing-in ceremony at the Jubilee House, stressed the importance of these appointments to his administration’s vision for Ghana. He outlined specific priorities for each minister and urged them to deliver on their mandates with efficiency and dedication, emphasizing the trust Ghanaians have placed in them to advance the country’s progress.

  • Competent legislators are voted out because citizens don’t know the roles of MPs – Mpraeso MP

    Competent legislators are voted out because citizens don’t know the roles of MPs – Mpraeso MP

    Member of Parliament for Mpraeso, Davis Ansah Opoku, has called for intensified civic education to correct public misconceptions about the responsibilities of MPs, which he says lead to the unfair removal of capable lawmakers.

    Speaking in Parliament, Mr. Opoku highlighted the persistent misunderstanding among many Ghanaians who view MPs as agents of local development rather than lawmakers. He attributed this misconception to inadequate civic education, which he believes fuels unrealistic expectations and contributes to high attrition rates in Parliament.

    “An MP’s primary responsibility is to make laws, represent the people, and provide oversight. However, the lack of civic education has created false narratives, leading to competent MPs being voted out for failing to meet development demands,” he explained.

    To address this issue, Mr. Opoku proposed that the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) be strengthened with more resources to launch nationwide campaigns clarifying MPs’ roles. He further recommended partnerships with the media and educational institutions to broaden the reach of these efforts.

    “An informed electorate will hold MPs accountable for their legislative duties, not unrealistic development targets,” he emphasized.

    The Mpraeso MP’s call comes amid growing concerns from legislators about excessive demands from constituents. Many MPs have raised issues about being pressured to cover personal expenses such as school fees, medical bills, and funeral costs, which they argue detracts from their core mandate.

    Mr. Opoku’s suggestions aim to realign public expectations with the constitutional role of MPs, ensuring that lawmakers are assessed based on their legislative performance rather than their ability to meet financial or developmental demands.

  • New Majority leadership sworn in; Ayariga vows consensus-building to reset Ghana

    New Majority leadership sworn in; Ayariga vows consensus-building to reset Ghana

    Speaker of Parliament, has sworn in the newly constituted Majority Leadership in Parliament to be led by Mahama Ayariga, the Member of Parliament (MP)  for Bawku Central.

    The change in leadership was prompted by Dr Cassiel Ato Forson’s recent appointment as the Minister of Finance. Dr. Forson before his new role as Finance Minister was Majority Leader.

    On Thursday, Kweku George Ricketts-Hagan, the MP for Cape Coast South, was named the Deputy Majority Leader. In other changes, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, MP for South Dayi, takes over as the Majority Chief Whip, replacing Governs Agbodza.

    Comfort Doyoe Cudjoe-Ghansah, the MP for Ada Constituency, will now serve as the First Deputy Whip, while Richard Acheampong, MP for Bia East, takes on the role of Second Deputy Majority Whip.

    These adjustments are expected to enhance coordination and strengthen the leadership team within the Caucus as they execute their legislative and governance priorities.

    Given the Majority’s huge representation in Parliament, Mahama Ayariga in his acceptance speech, pledged to ensure unity through consensus-building assuring  that the majority’s overwhelming numbers would not be misused .  

    Mr Ayariga declared, “As President John Dramani Mahama has said, these overwhelming numbers will not be abused.” He committed to advancing democracy, national unity, and equitable development across the country, while upholding principles of probity and accountability.

    Acknowledging the challenges ahead,the Majority Leader expressed optimism in Parliament’s ability to overcome obstacles through constructive dialogue and mutual respect.

    On his part, Dr. Ato Forson expressed his deepest gratitude to his colleagues and the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC)  for entrusting him with the significant responsibility to lead the Majority Caucus since the assumption of the 9th Parliament on January 7.

  • George Opare Addo among 12 ministers-designate approved by Parliament so far

    George Opare Addo among 12 ministers-designate approved by Parliament so far

    Parliament has approved six additional ministerial nominees appointed by President John Mahama, increasing the total number of approved ministers to twelve.

    The recent appointees include Naa Momo Lartey as Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection; Ahmed Ibrahim as Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs; Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare as Minister for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry; Abla Dzifa Gomashie as Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts; Emelia Arthur as Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture; and George Opare-Addo as Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment.

    The approval of these nominees was finalized on Thursday, January 23, following extensive deliberations in Parliament. During the proceedings, the majority of legislators expressed confidence in the appointees’ abilities and called for efficiency in the discharge of their duties.

    Earlier in the week, during a sitting chaired by Second Deputy Speaker Andrew Asiamah Amoako, Parliament had also approved six other ministerial nominees. These appointees included Kwame Governs Agbodza as Minister for Roads and Highways; Eric Opoku as Minister for Food and Agriculture; Haruna Iddrisu as Minister for Education; Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson as Minister of Finance; John Abdulai Jinapor as Minister of Energy; and Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine as Minister of Justice and Attorney General.

    On Wednesday, President Mahama swore in the first batch of six ministers at the Jubilee House. During the ceremony, he emphasized the critical nature of their roles in advancing the administration’s vision for Ghana’s progress, particularly in key areas such as the economy and energy.

    “I’ve just sworn you in—the first six ministers who are responsible for perhaps the most critical sectors of our national life, especially the economy and energy sectors,” President Mahama stated.

    He outlined specific responsibilities for each minister, highlighting the high expectations of Ghanaians and urging the appointees to deliver on their mandates with dedication and efficiency.

  • Parliament approves nominations of 3 more ministers-designate

    Parliament approves nominations of 3 more ministers-designate

    Parliament has approved as ministers three additional nominees appointed by President John Mahama, bringing the tally of approved ministers to nine.

    Naa Momo Lartey, nominated as Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection,Ahmed Ibrahim, the Minister-designate for Local Government, Chieftaincy & Religious Affairs, and Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, nominated as Minister for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, are the recent nominees to receive parliamentary clearance.

    On Thursday, January 23, the House deliberation approved these appointees, with the majority of legislators demanding efficient work and expressing their confidence in the appointees’ capabilities.

    The House, in a sitting chaired by Second Deputy Speaker Andrew Asiamah Amoako on Monday, approved six ministerial appointees.

    The appointees were Kwame Governs Agbodza as Minister for Roads and Highways, Eric Opoku as Minister for Food and Agriculture, and Haruna Iddrisu as Minister for Education, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson as Minister of Finance, John Abdulai Jinapor as Minister of Energy, and Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine as Minister of Justice and Attorney General.

    Following their approval, President Mahama on Wednesday swore in his appointees at the Jubilee House. The president charged his six newly sworn-in ministers with steering some of the country’s most vital sectors, emphasizing the critical importance of their roles in the administration’s vision for Ghana’s progress.

    “I’ve just sworn you in, the first six ministers who are responsible for perhaps the most critical sectors of our national life, especially the economy and energy sectors,” he said.

    In his remarks, the President outlined specific responsibilities for each minister, reflecting the expectations of Ghanaians.

  • LIVESTREAMING: Appointments Committee vets Governs Agbodza, 2 others

    LIVESTREAMING: Appointments Committee vets Governs Agbodza, 2 others

    Haruna Iddrisu, Minister-Designate for Education, is among three nominees set to appear before Parliament’s Appointments Committee today, January 20.

    Alongside him are Kwame Governs Agbodza, Minister-Designate for Roads and Highways, and Eric Opoku, Minister-Designate for Food and Agriculture.

    The vetting process will evaluate the nominees’ qualifications, experience, and readiness to lead their respective ministries. Haruna Iddrisu’s nomination for the Education Ministry has generated significant interest, given his track record in leadership and policymaking.

  • Mahama Ayariga set to become Majority Leader – Reports

    Mahama Ayariga set to become Majority Leader – Reports

    Mahama Ayariga is poised to become the next Majority Leader in Ghana’s 9th Parliament, according to reliable information reaching The Independent Ghana.

    The Bawku Central MP is expected to succeed Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, who has been appointed Finance Minister by President John Mahama.

    A seasoned legislator renowned for his deep knowledge of parliamentary procedures and ability to build consensus, Ayariga has previously served as Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, as well as Minister of Information.

    His extensive experience in both government and Parliament, coupled with his persuasive debating skills, has positioned him as a compelling choice to lead the majority caucus with its commanding strength in Parliament.

  • LIVESTREAMING: Vetting of Mahama’s 3 appointees underway

    LIVESTREAMING: Vetting of Mahama’s 3 appointees underway

    The Appointments Committee of Parliament, chaired by Bernard Ahiafor, has commenced the vetting of ministers-designate following the nomination of three key ministers by President John Dramani Mahama.

    The nominees scheduled for vetting include Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, Minister-designate for the Ministry of Finance; John Abdulai Jinapor, Minister-designate for the Ministry of Energy; and Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, Minister-designate for the Ministry of Justice and Attorney General.

    Dr Forson and Mr Jinapor have faced the committee and presently, Dr Ayine is before the committee.

  • Appointments Committee vets Ato Forson, 2 other appointees today

    Appointments Committee vets Ato Forson, 2 other appointees today

    The Appointments Committee of Parliament, chaired by Bernard Ahiafor, will commence the vetting of ministers-designate today at 9:00 a.m., following the nomination of three key ministers by President John Dramani Mahama.

    The nominees scheduled for vetting include Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, Minister-designate for the Ministry of Finance; John Abdulai Jinapor, Minister-designate for the Ministry of Energy; and Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, Minister-designate for the Ministry of Justice and Attorney General.

    Dr. Forson, nominated for the Finance Ministry, previously served as Deputy Finance Minister under the former National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration. He is an economist, chartered accountant, and tax practitioner with extensive expertise in public finance, macroeconomics, fiscal and tax policy, and business management.

    His academic credentials include a PhD in Finance from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and Master’s degrees in Taxation and Economics from the University of Oxford and KNUST. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from London South Bank University.

    John Abdulai Jinapor, the nominee for the Ministry of Energy, brings vast experience in energy economics and finance. His academic qualifications include a Master of Arts in Economic Policy Management, an MBA in Marketing, and a Master of Science in Development Finance from the University of Ghana. Additionally, he holds a Master of Science in Energy Economics from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) and a Postgraduate Diploma in Finance and Financial Law from the University of London.

    Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, the Minister-designate for the Ministry of Justice and Attorney General, is a seasoned legal expert with previous service as Deputy Attorney General. His legal expertise is expected to strengthen the administration of justice in Ghana.

    These nominations are being considered at a critical time, as the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) has indicated the urgent need for US$89.90 million to avert a potential power crisis and sustain the country’s energy generation capacity.

    Regarding further appointments, President Mahama has assured the public that his full cabinet will be announced by January 24, addressing concerns about the pace of his ministerial appointments. This assurance follows criticism from Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, who described the President’s gradual approach to forming his government as “tot-tot.”

  • Make Ghana first and you will advance in politics – Speaker advises new MPs

    Make Ghana first and you will advance in politics – Speaker advises new MPs

    Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has urged newly elected Members of Parliament to prioritise national interests over partisan politics for the benefit of the country.

    Speaking at an orientation for the new MPs in Accra on Saturday, January 11, Bagbin emphasized the importance of addressing Ghana’s challenges collaboratively.

    “I want to urge you to stay focused and work assiduously towards addressing the challenges facing our nation. That is the number one, not the [political] party [or] the nation. It is very critical and those of you who are not observant please refocus,” he stated.

    Bagbin further noted the long-term advantages of prioritising the nation, explaining that politicians who put Ghana first often experience greater career advancement.

    “Those who really take Ghana first advance in politics than those who are extremely partisan. When you are extremely partisan you may ascend in a regime but in the next one you will collapse because you are seen to identify yourself with one personality who may be the leader so after that leader you are not relevant again,” he added.

  • Stop feeding media vital information before Parliament – Minority Leader

    Stop feeding media vital information before Parliament – Minority Leader

    Minority Leader Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin has criticized the government for releasing vital information to the media before formally informing Parliament, urging the executive to prioritize the legislature in official communications.

    Afenyo-Markin’s concerns follow the recent ministerial nominations by President John Dramani Mahama, who has appointed nominees for the positions of Minister of Finance Designate, Minister of Energy Designate, and Attorney General and Minister of Justice Designate

    Speaking on the floor of Parliament on Thursday, January 9, 2025, Afenyo-Markin expressed disappointment over the trend where Parliament is sidelined while the media gains first access to major government announcements.

    He stressed the critical role of Parliament in governance, particularly in the approval of ministerial nominees, emphasizing that it should not be relegated to a secondary position.

    “In the 8th Parliament under President Akufo-Addo, Rt. Hon. Speaker made a profound observation that matters and communications to the house must first be known to the house before it gets into the media. This house should not be a secondary recipient of that which is its Bonafide,” he asserted.

    Afenyo-Markin further criticized the executive’s handling of official communications, calling for a halt to the practice where statements are issued publicly without Parliament’s prior knowledge.

    “I do not appreciate the fact that a statement will be issued when Parliament has not already received the communication. Parliament should be the first to receive the communication before it gets out into the media and that was the position taken by the Speaker,” he reiterated.

    He specifically called on the executive to address the issue, particularly pointing to acting government spokesperson Felix Ofosu Kwakye, who he described as a respected colleague.

    “I would want to draw the attention of the executive to this matter, especially when the acting spokesperson of the executive is one of our own, my own respected colleague Felix Ofosu Kwakye,” he added.

  • Parliament’s Appointments Committee set to vet Mahama’s incoming appointees

    Parliament’s Appointments Committee set to vet Mahama’s incoming appointees

    Parliament has officially approved the composition of its Appointments Committee, a crucial body tasked with vetting and recommending nominees for ministerial and other top government positions under President John Dramani Mahama’s new administration.

    The Committee will be chaired by the First Deputy Speaker, Bernard Ahiafor, with Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah serving as Vice Chairperson. Notable appointments include Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader, as the Ranking Member, and Patricia Appiagyei as the Deputy Ranking Member.

    This powerful committee plays a pivotal role in ensuring that nominees put forward by the President for key positions—such as Ministers of State and their Deputies—are thoroughly scrutinised before receiving parliamentary approval. Their work is guided by provisions in the Constitution and other relevant legislation.

    Speaking in Parliament on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, Majority Leader Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson highlighted the significance of the committee’s composition.

    “The committee respectfully recommends to the house to adopt this report and approve the membership of the Appointments and Business Committees as composed, based on the ratio of 183 to 88,” he stated.

    With this approval, Parliament has set the stage for rigorous vetting of nominees, ensuring transparency and accountability in the appointment process. The committee’s work will be instrumental in shaping the leadership team to execute President Mahama’s vision in his new term.

    President Mahama is yet to provide his 60 ministerial appointees who will be vetted by the committee to steer the affairs of the various sectors of the economy.

    He has, however, announced seven key appointments to the Office of the President which took effect on January 7, 2025, after his inauguration.

    The newly appointed officials are as follows:

    • Julius Debrah – Chief of Staff
    • Dr. Callistus Mahama – Executive Secretary to the President
    • Prosper Douglas Bani – Head of Interim Security Taskforce
    • Dr. Valerie Sawyerr – Senior Presidential Advisor, Governmental Affairs
    • Augustus Goosie Tannoh – Presidential Advisor Responsible for 24-hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development
    • Marietta Agyeiwaa Brew – Legal Counsel to the President of Ghana
    • Hon. Felix Kwakye Ofosu – Acting Spokesperson to the President

    These appointments are aimed at enhancing governance efficiency and promoting economic transformation under the new administration.

  • I’ll get NDC Majority to focus more on national interest – Bagbin

    I’ll get NDC Majority to focus more on national interest – Bagbin

    Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has expressed his commitment to ensuring that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary majority prioritizes national interests in legislative proceedings.

    Speaking to journalists after his swearing-in ceremony on January 7, Bagbin acknowledged the challenges posed by the overwhelming NDC majority, emphasizing his responsibility to keep parliamentary activities free from partisan influence.

    “I never take anything for granted because the large numbers we have coming from the NDC is also a challenge, and I should be able to get them to focus more on national interests,” Bagbin stated.

    He reaffirmed his dedication to serving all Ghanaians, regardless of political affiliation, adding, “The collective interests of all Ghanaians, whether you are NDC, NPP, PNC, or independent, that is what matters to me, and that will be a challenge.”

    The NDC secured 184 parliamentary seats in the 2024 general elections, while the New Patriotic Party (NPP) won 88 seats, giving the NDC a significant majority in the newly inaugurated 9th Parliament of the Fourth Republic.

    The swearing-in ceremony took place at Parliament House in Accra on January 7, 2025, following the dissolution of the 8th Parliament at midnight. Bagbin, who retained his position as Speaker, pledged to uphold the principles of democracy and fairness throughout his tenure.

  • Find out the leadership of the 9th Parliament

    Find out the leadership of the 9th Parliament

    Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has made history once again as the Speaker of Ghana’s 9th Parliament under the Fourth Republic.

    The Member of Parliament for Akatsi South, Bernard Ahiafor, has been elected as the 1st Deputy Speaker of Parliament. His nomination by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) was seconded by the Deputy Minority Leader.

    The MP for Fomena, Andrew Amoako Asiamah, has retained his role as the 2nd Deputy Speaker, a position he has held since January 2021.

    The NDC leadership for the 9th Parliament includes:

    • Majority Leader: Cassiel Ato Forson (MP for Ajumako Enyan Essiam)
    • Deputy Majority Leader: Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah (MP for Ellembelle)
    • Majority Chief Whip: Governs Kwame Agbodza (MP for Adaklu)
    • Deputy Majority Chief Whip: Ahmed Ibrahim (MP for Banda)

    The Minority leadership includes:

    • Minority Leader: Alexander Afenyo-Markin
    • Deputy Minority Leader: Patricia Apiagyei
    • Chief Whip: Frank Annoh-Dompreh
    • First Deputy Minority Whip: Habib Iddrisu
    • Second Deputy Minority Whip: Jerry Ahmed Shaib

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  • Alban Bagbin is Speaker of the 9th Parliament 

    Alban Bagbin is Speaker of the 9th Parliament 

    Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin has been officially sworn in as the Speaker of the 9th Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana. His swearing-in ceremony took place on January 7, 2025, following his endorsement by President-elect John Dramani Mahama.

    Bagbin’s re-election further cements his legacy in Ghana’s parliamentary history, having previously served as Speaker during the 8th Parliament.

    The proceedings commenced with newly confirmed Majority Leader Cassiel Ato Forson nominating Bagbin for the Speaker role, stating, “I move that Hon Alban Bagbin do take the chair of this House as the Speaker of the 9th Parliament.”

    The motion was seconded by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, although he raised concerns over the nomination process, citing a lack of consultation from the President-elect. Despite the objections, Clerk of Parliament Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror dismissed the concerns, emphasizing their irrelevance to the formalities of seconding the motion.

    Chief Justice Gertrude Esaaba Torkornoo then administered the Oath of Office, officially confirming Bagbin’s position as Speaker.

    In his acceptance speech, Bagbin called for unity and pledged to work impartially for the smooth functioning of the House.

    This event marks a significant moment in Ghana’s parliamentary history, with Bagbin continuing to lead a legislature dominated by the National Democratic Congress (NDC), which holds a commanding majority.

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  • Inauguration of the 9th Parliament

    Inauguration of the 9th Parliament

    In less than an hour, the 8th Parliament will be dissolved and the 9th Parliament under the 4th Republic will be inaugurated.

    Members of both sides of the House have already assumed their seats.

    Ahead of the inauguration, Parliament has been served with a legal application for a stay of execution by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) aimed at preventing the swearing-in of the MPs-elect for Techiman South, Okaikwei Central, and Tema Central.

    This unexpected development has introduced uncertainty into the official inauguration of the new Parliament, scheduled to take place soon.

    The application reportedly seeks to halt the swearing-in of the MPs-elect, citing unresolved disputes over the validity of their election results.

  • LIVESTREAMING: Dissolution of 8th Parliament underway

    LIVESTREAMING: Dissolution of 8th Parliament underway

    The 8th Parliament of the Fourth Republic is currently being dissolved, paving the way for the inauguration of the 9th Parliament.

    This event, which concludes the legislative term that commenced on January 7, 2021, marks a significant chapter in Ghana’s democratic history.

    The dissolution is taking place during a final sitting presided over by Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin.

  • Bernard Ahiafor to be First Deputy Speaker in 9th Parliament – Report

    Bernard Ahiafor to be First Deputy Speaker in 9th Parliament – Report

    Bernard Ahiafor, Member of Parliament for Akatsi South Constituency, Volta Region is billed to be the First Deputy Speaker in the 9th Parliament, per a decision reached by the Minority Caucus, according to reports.

    The Second Deputy Speaker position, is between the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Kwame Anyimadu-Antwi of the Asante-Akim Central constituency and Andrew Asiamah Amoako of the Fomena constituency in the Ashanti Region.

    President-elect, John Dramani Mahama, has officially directed the Parliamentary Leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to nominate Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, as the Speaker of the 9th Parliament of the Fourth Republic.

    Bernard Ahiafor, MP for Akatsi South Constituency, Volta Region is billed to be the First Deputy Speaker, while the Second Deputy Speaker position, is between the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Kwame Anyimadu-Antwi of the Asante-Akim Central constituency and Andrew Asiamah Amoako of the Fomena constituency in the Ashanti Region.

    The Fomena MP, who is already serving in the position, is most likely to get the slot.

    Alexander Afenyo-Markin of Effutu Constituency in Central Region, leads the Minority side, but the NDC side of the House according to insiders, will be kept intact with Dr Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, MP for Ajumako-Enyan-Essiam, leading until the release of the Ministerial list by President Mahama after his swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday.

    Meanwhile, President-elect John Dramani Mahama has called on the leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Parliament to renominate Alban Bagbin as Speaker for the 9th Parliament.

    This was disclosed in a press release issued by Mahama’s office and signed by his special aide, Felix Kwakye Ofosu. The statement indicated that following consultations with the party’s national executive and parliamentary leadership, Mr. Mahama believes Bagbin’s experience makes him the ideal candidate to lead the new Parliament.

    The current 8th Parliament is set to dissolve today January 6, to make way for the election of a Speaker and deputies for the incoming 9th Parliament.

  • Akwatia to have no representation in early days of 9th Parliament over legal case

    Akwatia to have no representation in early days of 9th Parliament over legal case

    The Akwatia Constituency will be without parliamentary representation in the early days of the 9th Parliament following a legal dispute over the swearing-in of Ernest Kumi, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary Candidate.

    The Koforidua High Court has upheld an injunction that prevents Kumi from being recognized as the Member of Parliament-elect for the constituency, halting his swearing-in.

    The court granted the injunction on Thursday, January 2, 2025, after a request was filed by Henry Boakye Yiadom, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate. The injunction also extends to the Clerk of Parliament, prohibiting them from officially swearing in Kumi as the Akwatia MP.

    The Akwatia seat was among those contested in the recent elections, with the Electoral Commission announcing the results at the National Police Training School in Tesano, Accra. However, the legal challenge has created uncertainty regarding Kumi’s status.

    In defense of Kumi, NPP counsel Gary Nimako Marfo argued that the injunction was improperly filed and based on an inappropriate petition. He emphasized that election results can only be contested within 21 days after they are officially published and gazetted, requesting the court to dismiss both the injunction and the petition.

    Meanwhile, Mintah Larbi, the NDC’s Director of Legal Affairs in the Eastern Region, expressed confidence that the court would deliver justice, calling the situation an injustice in the December 7 elections. “We are positive about the outcome based on our submissions today,” he stated.

    Following the proceedings, Nimako Marfo declined to make further comments but requested the court to set aside the injunction order and all related actions.

  • 8th Parliament will be dissolved today

    8th Parliament will be dissolved today

    Ghana’s 8th Parliament of the Fourth Republic will officially conclude its term today, January 6, setting the stage for the swearing-in of the 9th Parliament. This legislative transition comes after a four-year term that commenced on January 7, 2021.

    The dissolution will occur during a final parliamentary session led by Speaker Alban Bagbin. Lawmakers will wrap up remaining business and formally close the chapter on the 8th Parliament as the legislative cycle concludes.

    This outgoing Parliament made history as one of Ghana’s most competitive, beginning with a rare 137-137 seat split between the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC), alongside one Independent MP. The near-parity often led to heated debates and challenging consensus-building throughout the term.

    At midnight, the newly elected Members of Parliament will be sworn in, marking the beginning of the 9th Parliament. The process will also involve the election of a Speaker, either retaining the current Speaker or selecting a new one to preside over legislative affairs.

    The incoming Parliament is expected to address critical national concerns, including economic challenges, healthcare system improvements, and unresolved electoral matters from the recent general elections.

    With the conclusion of the 8th Parliament, citizens are keenly anticipating how the next set of legislators will handle their duties and advance national progress.

  • My heart leans towards NDC – A-Plus on caucus he would join in 9th Parliament

    My heart leans towards NDC – A-Plus on caucus he would join in 9th Parliament

    Independent Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A-Plus, has revealed that his heart leans towards the National Democratic Congress (NDC) as he considers which caucus to join in Ghana’s 9th Parliament.

    In a Facebook post on January 6, A-Plus disclosed that both the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the NDC have approached him with offers for parliamentary alignment. While expressing a natural inclination towards the NDC, he emphasized that his final decision would be influenced by which party best serves his personal interests and those of his constituents.

    “The NPP, led by Hon. Kennedy Agyapong, has officially approached me to discuss aligning with them in Parliament. Their proposal includes several intriguing agreements, such as a commitment that they will not contest the Gomoa Central parliamentary seat in the 2028 election,” he shared.

    He further noted that the NDC had also invited him for a meeting scheduled for the following morning. “While I have friends in both the NDC and NPP, they have to understand that I will have to disappoint someone tomorrow. Let me make this simple and clear: deep down, my heart leans toward the NDC, but I will ultimately side with whoever has my interest at heart and provides the best offer for me and the people of Gomoa Central.”

    Ghana’s 9th Parliament is set with the NDC holding 183 seats, while the NPP has 88. Four independent candidates, including A-Plus, have secured seats, with one constituency still being contested.

  • NPP has offered not to contest Gomoa Central seat in 2028 if I join their caucus in Parliament – A-Plus claims

    NPP has offered not to contest Gomoa Central seat in 2028 if I join their caucus in Parliament – A-Plus claims

    Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A-Plus and the newly elected independent Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, has revealed that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has proposed not to contest his seat in the 2028 elections if he joins their caucus in Parliament.

    In a Facebook post on January 6, A-Plus disclosed that the NPP, led by Hon. Kennedy Agyapong, approached him with a formal offer that included several conditions, most notably the promise not to field a candidate in Gomoa Central during the next parliamentary elections.

    He further revealed that the National Democratic Congress (NDC), a party he admitted having a stronger emotional connection with, had also scheduled a meeting with him for January 7, aiming to secure his support in Parliament.

    “The NDC, with whom I genuinely wish to align, has also invited me for a meeting tomorrow at 8 a.m. While I have friends in both the NDC and NPP, they have to understand that I will have to disappoint someone tomorrow. Let me make this simple and clear: deep down, my heart leans toward the NDC, but I will ultimately side with whoever has my interest at heart and provides the best offer for me and the people of Gomoa Central,” he stated.

    Both the NPP and NDC are yet to comment on the claims made by A-Plus.

    The outcome of A-Plus’s decision holds significant weight, as Ghana’s Ninth Parliament remains closely contested. The NDC currently holds 183 seats, while the NPP has secured 88, with four independent MPs and one seat yet to be determined. Both parties are actively engaging with the independent MPs in hopes of securing a strategic advantage in the House.

  • I will continue to uphold justice, fairness and respect for the rule of law – Bagbin

    I will continue to uphold justice, fairness and respect for the rule of law – Bagbin

    Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has reaffirmed his dedication to upholding justice, fairness, and respect for the rule of law as he prepares to assume the role of Speaker in Ghana’s Ninth Parliament.

    In a statement expressing gratitude for his nomination, Bagbin pledged to work diligently in strengthening Ghana’s democratic institutions and ensuring Parliament remains responsive to the needs and aspirations of citizens. He emphasised his unwavering commitment to service and accountability, vowing to lead with integrity, transparency, and inclusiveness.

    “I would like to take this opportunity to assure the President-elect, John Mahama, and the people of Ghana that I will, more than before, rededicate myself fully to the task ahead of the country, working to strengthen our democratic institutions and to ensure that Parliament remains an effective and responsive institution to the needs and hopes of the people,” he stated.

    Bagbin’s pledge follows a directive from President-elect John Dramani Mahama, who instructed the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Leadership to endorse him for the position. Mahama praised Bagbin’s parliamentary experience and leadership, describing him as well-positioned to help Parliament address future challenges effectively.

    Bagbin acknowledged the significant responsibility the role carries and assured all stakeholders that he remains steadfast in his principles of justice, fairness, and the rule of law. He also called for unity among Parliamentarians, stressing the importance of collaboration to advance national development.

    “As Speaker of the Ninth Parliament, I will continue to uphold these values and ensure that the Ninth Parliament operates with the highest standards of integrity, transparency, accountability and inclusiveness,” he added.

  • I will work hard as Minority Leader with God as my guide – Afenyo-Markin

    I will work hard as Minority Leader with God as my guide – Afenyo-Markin

    Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Member of Parliament for Effutu, has pledged to work diligently as the Minority Leader in Ghana’s 9th Parliament, emphasizing his commitment to serving with hard work and dedication under the guidance of God.

    Following his confirmation by the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) National Council as the Minority Leader, Afenyo-Markin expressed his gratitude and commitment to his new role.

    “What I can say is that I thank the National Council for the trust they have placed in me, and for confirming me to lead my side in Parliament. I can promise them one thing: hard work, hard work, hard work. May God be my guide,” he said while addressing the media.

    His confirmation forms part of the NPP’s broader strategy to manage its legislative affairs for the upcoming parliamentary session.

    Patricia Appiagyei, MP for Asokwa Constituency in the Ashanti Region, has been appointed Deputy Minority Leader, while Frank Annoh-Dompreh, MP for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, will retain his role as the Minority Chief Whip.

    Habib Iddrisu has been named the 1st Deputy Minority Whip, and the newly elected MP for Weija Gbawe, Jerry Ahmed Shaib, will serve as the 2nd Deputy Minority Whip.

    The only new addition to the leadership team is Davis Ansah Opoku, who replaces Alex Tetteh as the outgoing 2nd Deputy Whip after Tetteh lost his parliamentary seat.

    The NPP’s National Council is expected to release an official statement to confirm these leadership appointments.

    The 8th Parliament will be dissolved on Friday, January 3, making way for the inauguration of the 9th Parliament. Subsequently, President-elect John Mahama will be sworn in on Monday, January 6.

  • Afenyo-Markin to be Minority Leader, Patricia Appiagyei his deputy in 9th Parliament – Report

    Afenyo-Markin to be Minority Leader, Patricia Appiagyei his deputy in 9th Parliament – Report

    Alexander Afenyo-Markin is set to become the Minority Leader in Ghana’s 9th Parliament, with Patricia Appiagyei appointed as his deputy, according to a list released by the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), JoyNews reports.

    Afenyo-Markin, who previously served as the Majority Leader, will now lead the Minority Caucus following the party’s transition to the opposition. Patricia Appiagyei, the Member of Parliament for Asokwa Constituency in the Ashanti Region, will serve as the Deputy Minority Leader.

    Frank Annoh-Dompreh, MP for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, has retained his position as the Minority Chief Whip, while Habib Iddrisu will serve as the 1st Deputy Minority Whip. Jerry Ahmed Shaib, the newly elected MP for Weija Gbawe, has been named 2nd Deputy Minority Whip.

    The only new addition to the leadership team is Davis Ansah Opoku, who replaces Alex Tetteh as the outgoing 2nd Deputy Whip after Tetteh lost his seat in the recent elections.

    The National Council of the NPP is expected to officially confirm these appointments in an upcoming statement.

    The 8th Parliament is scheduled to dissolve on Friday, January 3, to allow for the inauguration of the 9th Parliament. Following this, President-elect John Mahama will be sworn into office on Monday, January 6.

  • Parliament approves GH₵68 billion budget for the first quarter of 2025

    Parliament approves GH₵68 billion budget for the first quarter of 2025

    On January 2, Members of Parliament approved a budget of GH₵68.1 billion for the first quarter of 2025.

    The funds will cover essential areas of the economy from January to March.

    The new government, led by John Mahama, plans to allocate GH₵16.5 billion for employee compensation, GH₵3.1 billion for goods and services, and GH₵20.7 billion for interest payments on loans, as outlined in the 2025 mini-budget.

    Other planned expenditures for the first quarter of 2025 include GH₵45.5 million for subsidies, GH₵9.2 billion for grants to government agencies, and GH₵234.7 million for social benefits.

    Additional government spending is projected at GH₵5.3 billion, bringing the total for the period to GH₵64.5 billion.

    The government plans to allocate GH₵2.35 billion for clearing arrears and GH₵1.28 billion for debt repayment.

    This brings the total projected spending for the first quarter of 2025 to GH₵68.13 billion.

  • Next NDC govt will not betray your trust – Ato Forson to Ghanaians

    Next NDC govt will not betray your trust – Ato Forson to Ghanaians

    Minority Leader Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has assured Ghanaians that the next National Democratic Congress (NDC) government will not betray the trust reposed in them.

    In a Facebook post on Monday, December 16, Dr. Ato Forson expressed gratitude to Ghanaians for their overwhelming support in the 2024 general election. He reaffirmed the NDC’s unwavering commitment to serving the nation diligently and responsibly.

    “We will not betray your trust; we will serve with humility and integrity,” he stated.

    Dr. Ato Forson emphasised that the NDC fully understands the responsibility entrusted to them and is determined to uphold it. According to him, the incoming NDC government will respect the Ghanaian people by rejecting impunity and greed while prioritising fairness, justice, and development.

    “We will work collaboratively to address the country’s pressing challenges and restore confidence in leadership. We will work tirelessly to honour the trust you have placed in us,” Dr. Ato Forson added.

    The Minority Leader also acknowledged the significant role Ghanaians played in voting for the NDC and expressed the party’s resolve to remain accountable and transparent in its governance.

    His comments come in the wake of Parliament being recalled for crucial deliberations. Dr. Ato Forson used the opportunity to highlight the party’s vision for a governance style that promotes the well-being of all citizens.

    He called on Ghanaians to remain united and hopeful, as the NDC embarks on delivering a government that reflects the aspirations of the people.

  • We don’t want an outsider Speaker of Parliament – Afenyo-Markin

    We don’t want an outsider Speaker of Parliament – Afenyo-Markin

    Outgoing Majority Leader of Ghana’s Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has urged the incoming National Democratic Congress (NDC) government to either retain the current Speaker, Alban Bagbin, or appoint a new Speaker from within Parliament.

    According to him, if the incoming John Mahama administration decides to change the Speaker, the individual should not be an outsider. He emphasized that Alban Bagbin has performed exceptionally well over the past four years, and it would be unfair to replace him with someone unfamiliar with the workings of the House.

    “Mr Speaker, the institutional empowerment you have given to Parliament is unmatched, and it is likely because we have you as speaker coming from within. Mr Speaker, I don’t know whether you will be retained or if a new person will be appointed… If they decide to maintain you, I know Parliament will continue to benefit. But should they decide to retire you, which I know they can do, if they choose to bring in a new Speaker, that person should come from within. We don’t want an outsider,” he said during the House’s first sitting after the long break caused by the vacant seat impasse.

    Mr. Afenyo-Markin further explained that members of the House would prefer “someone who will understand us,” reiterating the importance of selecting a Speaker who is already familiar with parliamentary procedures.

    He praised Alban Bagbin for his leadership, stating, “Mr Speaker, let me commend you for the four years of your leadership in this House. We may have had our disagreements, but it is clear that the welfare of members has been key to your leadership. Nobody can take that away from you.”

    Monday’s sitting took place at the Accra International Conference Centre, where members of Parliament convened to debate pending matters before the current Parliament’s closure.

  • LIVESTREAMING: Parliament reconvenes after December 7 polls

    LIVESTREAMING: Parliament reconvenes after December 7 polls

    Parliament is holding its first meeting today, Monday, December 16, at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC). This marks the first session since the December 7 general elections.

    The meeting follows a notice from the Speaker’s Office on December 11, confirming the venue. Earlier, on December 2, 2024, Speaker Alban Bagbin had issued a summons for Parliament to resume, stressing the importance of this gathering due to recent political changes.

  • NDC MPs absent as NPP MPs take over Speaker’s right-hand side 

    NDC MPs absent as NPP MPs take over Speaker’s right-hand side 

    New Patriotic Party (NPP) Members of Parliament (MPs) were the first to arrive in Parliament on Monday, December 16, as the House reconvened after nearly two months of political deadlock.

    The NPP caucus took over the right-hand side of the Speaker, a position previously occupied by their National Democratic Congress (NDC) colleagues during the last two meetings, where the NDC had insisted they were the majority.

    Speaking to journalists after proceedings began, First Deputy Speaker Joseph Osei-Wusu affirmed the NPP MPs’ decision to reclaim their “rightful place” in the chamber.

    “Eighth parliament will continue as it started in 2021 before,” Mr. Osei-Wusu stated.

    However, Minority MPs from the NDC were yet to make an appearance in Parliament.

    Mr. Osei-Wusu further noted that he did not expect all MPs, especially those defeated in the recent elections, to be present as key government business remains on the agenda.

    “We will sit where we have sat from 2021, today. Well, what else can you expect? Some people are demoralized. So can I expect everybody to be able to be here? It’s normal. From my experience in the last four parliaments, we hardly get full members so I’ll not be surprised if we don’t get full members.”

  • PLAYBACK: NDC addresses recollation, re-declaration of disputed parliamentary results

    PLAYBACK: NDC addresses recollation, re-declaration of disputed parliamentary results

    The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has held a press briefing to address emerging issues surrounding the recollation and re-declaration of disputed partiamentary results.

    The Electoral Commission (EC) has relocated the results collation process for the Eastern Region to the National Police Training School (NPTS) at Tesano in Accra.

    As a result, the Ghana Police Service has intensified security measures following disputes over results collation.

    NDC Chairman Asiedu Nketia, who engaged the press, called for a halt of the exercise.

  • Our Majority in Parliament will work towards progressing Ghana – Fifi Kwetey

    Our Majority in Parliament will work towards progressing Ghana – Fifi Kwetey

    The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has assured Ghanaians that its parliamentary majority will be used responsibly to advance the nation’s progress and prosperity.

    According to the NDC, the party has secured 185 seats out of the 276, a claim yet to be confirmed by the Electoral Commission (EC).

    Addressing a press briefing at the party’s headquarters on Sunday, December 8, NDC General Secretary, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, reiterated the party’s focus on serving the country with its newly secured mandate.

    “We have secured a very significant majority and a majority that we aim to use responsibly and for the progress of the people of Ghana,” Fifi Kwetey stated.

    He also called on the Electoral Commission (EC) and its Chairperson, Jean Mensa, to expedite the process of declaring results to avoid unnecessary delays.

    “The process as far as the presidential result is also concerned, we will urge the chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Jean Mensa and her team to make sure the declaration is not unduly delayed because we know for a fact that nothing can be done about it because it is already in the bag,” he said confidently.

    Fifi Kwetey emphasized the NDC’s decisive victory in the elections and expressed the party’s commitment to using its majority to meet the aspirations of the Ghanaian people.

  • Provisional constituency results so far

    Provisional constituency results so far

    Provisional results from Ghana’s 2024 general elections are streaming in from all 276 constituencies, with early figures highlighting competitive outcomes across key battlegrounds.

    The two main contenders — the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) — are showing strong performances at both the presidential and parliamentary levels. Other parties in the race, however, are trailing significantly behind the NPP and NDC.

    Some constituencies have drawn national attention due to their potential to influence the overall outcome of the elections, sparking keen interest from political analysts and the electorate.

    Over 18 million voters were expected to cast their ballots at 40,648 polling stations across the country in this highly anticipated election. A total of 12 candidates contested the presidency, while 801 individuals, including 118 women, vied for parliamentary seats.

    While sorting and counting of ballots are still ongoing in certain constituencies, the early results are beginning to shape the national outlook.

    PRESIDENTIAL  – NINGO PRAMPRAM CONSTITUENCY

    1. MAHAMUDU BAWUMIΑ [NPP] – 9,988
    2. DANIEL AUGUSTUS LARTEY [GCPP] – 8
    3. AKUA DONKOR [GFP] – 0
    4. CHRISTIAN KWABENA ANDREWS [GUM] – 53
    5. KOFI AKPALOO [LPG] – 11
    6. MOHAMMED FRIMPONG [NDP] – 7
    7. NANA FRIMPOMAA KUMANKUMA [CPP] – 116
    8. JOHN DRAMANI MAHAMA [NDC] – 47,254
    9. HASSAN AYARAGA [APC] – 78
    10. KOFI KORANTENG [IND] – 9
    11. GEORGE TWUM-BARIMAH-ADU – 6
    12. NANA KWAME BEDIAKO [IND] – 557
    13. ALAN JOHN KWADWO KYEREMANTENG [IND] – 121

    TOTAL VALID VOTES – 58,228

    TOTAL REJECTED BALLOTS – 1,190

    TOTAL VOTES CAST – 59,418

    PARLIAMENTARY – TATALE-SANGULI CONSTITUENCY 

    1. MBOMBA THOMAS [NPP]- 15,555
    2. NTEBE AYO WILLIAM  [NDC] – 16,459

    PRESIDENTIAL  – TATALE-SANGULI CONSTITUENCY

    1. MAHAMUDU BAWUMIΑ [NPP] – 14,316
    2. DANIEL AUGUSTUS LARTEY [GCPP] – 153
    3. AKUA DONKOR [GFP] – 0
    4. CHRISTIAN KWABENA ANDREWS [GUM] – 26
    5. KOFI AKPALOO [LPG] – 20
    6. MOHAMMED FRIMPONG [NDP] – 22
    7. NANA FRIMPOMAA KUMANKUMA [CPP] – 62
    8. JOHN DRAMANI MAHAMA [NDC] – 16,648
    9. HASSAN AYARAGA [APC] – 56
    10. KOFI KORANTENG [IND] – 21
    11. GEORGE TWUM-BARIMAH-ADU – 13
    12. NANA KWAME BEDIAKO [IND] – 32
    13. ALAN JOHN KWADWO KYEREMANTENG [IND] – 102

    PRESIDENTIAL  – AYAWASO NORTH CONSTITUENCY

    1. MAHAMUDU BAWUMIΑ [NPP] – 9,893
    2. DANIEL AUGUSTUS LARTEY [GCPP] – 8
    3. AKUA DONKOR [GFP] – 0
    4. CHRISTIAN KWABENA ANDREWS [GUM] – 21
    5. KOFI AKPALOO [LPG] – 8
    6. MOHAMMED FRIMPONG [NDP] – 5
    7. NANA FRIMPOMAA KUMANKUMA [CPP] – 40
    8. JOHN DRAMANI MAHAMA [NDC] – 26,380
    9. HASSAN AYARAGA [APC] – 30
    10. KOFI KORANTENG [IND] – 4
    11. GEORGE TWUM-BARIMAH-ADU – 3
    12. NANA KWAME BEDIAKO [IND] – 215
    13. ALAN JOHN KWADWO KYEREMANTENG [IND] – 60

    PARLIAMENTARY – AYAWASO NORTH CONSTITUENCY

    1. IBRAHIM SAANIE [NPP] – 11,278
    2. MUHAMMAD BAWAH BRAIMAH [NDC] – 25,473

    TOTAL VALID VOTES – 36,986

    TOTAL REJECTED BALLOTS – 235

    TOTAL VOTES CAST – 37,221

    PARLIAMENTARY – GUAN CONSTITUENCY 

    1. MICHEAL OSIBO [NPP]- 2,998
    2. AGBENYO FRED KWESI  [NDC] – 9,968
    3. SEKOR SUSSIE [LPG] – 82

    PARLIAMENTARY – EJURA  SEKYEDUAMSE 

    1. GIFTY NDOMA (NPP) – 24,751
    2. MUHAMMAD BAWAH BRAIMAH [NDC] – 27,776

    TOTAL VALID VOTES – 52,527

    TOTAL REJECTED BALLOTS – 565

    TOTAL VOTES CAST – 53,092

    PRESIDENTIAL  – WA CENTRAL CONSTITUENCY 

    1. MAHAMUDU BAWUMIΑ [NPP] – 17,753
    2. DANIEL AUGUSTUS LARTEY [GCPP] – 89
    3. AKUA DONKOR [GFP] – 0
    4. CHRISTIAN KWABENA ANDREWS [GUM] – 58
    5. KOFI AKPALOO [LPG] – 24
    6. MOHAMMED FRIMPONG [NDP] – 25
    7. NANA FRIMPOMAA KUMANKUMA [CPP] – 247
    8. JOHN DRAMANI MAHAMA [NDC] – 50,354
    9. HASSAN AYARAGA [APC] – 119
    10. KOFI KORANTENG [IND] – 13
    11. GEORGE TWUM-BARIMAH-ADU – 27
    12. NANA KWAME BEDIAKO [IND] – 237
    13. ALAN JOHN KWADWO KYEREMANTENG [IND] – 109

    TOTAL VALID VOTES – 68,955

    TOTAL REJECTED BALLOTS – 1,514

    TOTAL VOTES CAST – 70,469

    PARLIAMENTARY – WA CENTRAL CONSTITUENCY

    1. HUMU AWUDU [NPP] – 30,724
    2. ABDUL-RASHID HASSAN PELPUO [NDC] – 38,579
    3. YAKUBU ZAKARIA [PNC]- 249
    4. RASHEED SAEED [IND] – 132

    TOTAL VALID VOTES – 69,684

    TOTAL REJECTED BALLOTS – 678

    TOTAL VOTES CAST – 70,362

    PRESIDENTIAL  – YAGABA-KUBORI CONSTITUENCY 

    1. MAHAMUDU BAWUMIΑ [NPP] – 18,386
    2. DANIEL AUGUSTUS LARTEY [GCPP] – 106
    3. AKUA DONKOR [GFP] – 0
    4. CHRISTIAN KWABENA ANDREWS [GUM] – 25
    5. KOFI AKPALOO [LPG] – 24
    6. MOHAMMED FRIMPONG [NDP] – 13
    7. NANA FRIMPOMAA KUMANKUMA [CPP] – 46
    8. JOHN DRAMANI MAHAMA [NDC] – 11,142
    9. HASSAN AYARAGA [APC] – 48
    10. KOFI KORANTENG [IND] – 17
    11. GEORGE TWUM-BARIMAH-ADU – 14
    12. NANA KWAME BEDIAKO [IND] – 24
    13. ALAN JOHN KWADWO KYEREMANTENG [IND] – 49

    TOTAL VALID VOTES – 29,894

    TOTAL REJECTED BALLOTS – 977

    TOTAL VOTES CAST – 30,871

    PRESIDENTIAL  –  KUMAWU CONSTITUENCY

    1. MAHAMUDU BAWUMIΑ [NPP] – 20,787
    2. JOHN DRAMANI MAHAMA [NDC] – 6,805

    PRESIDENTIAL  –  OKERE CONSTITUENCY

    1. DANIEL NANA ADDO-KENNETH [NPP] – 19,080
    2. PRINCE HENRY ANIM-OWIREDU [NDC]- 8,803
    3. JOSEPH KWADWO AFARI-YEBOAH – 324

    PARLIAMENTARY – ADANSI ASOKWA CONSTITUENCY

    1. K.T HAMMOND [NPP] – 13,275
    2. MENSAH ABRAHAM JUSTICE [CPP]- 346
    3. GODWIN ANIMLI DORGBADZI DORANI [NDC] – 14,229

    PARLIAMENTARY – ABLEKUMA WEST CONSTITUENCY

    1. URSULA GIFTY OWUSU-EKUFUL [NPP] – 26,575
    2. KWEKU ADDO  [NDC] – 31,866

    TOTAL VALID VOTES – 58,441

    TOTAL REJECTED BALLOTS – 351

    TOTAL VOTES CAST – 58,792

    PRESIDENTIAL  – BANTAMA

    1. MAHAMUDU BAWUMIΑ [NPP] – 43,886
    2. DANIEL AUGUSTUS LARTEY [GCPP] – 16
    3. AKUA DONKOR [GFP] – 0
    4. CHRISTIAN KWABENA ANDREWS [GUM] – 29
    5. KOFI AKPALOO [LPG] – 7
    6. MOHAMMED FRIMPONG [NDP] – 0
    7. NANA FRIMPOMAA KUMANKUMA [CPP] – 26
    8. JOHN DRAMANI MAHAMA [NDC] – 10,349
    9. HASSAN AYARAGA [APC] – 15
    10. KOFI KORANTENG [IND] – 3
    11. GEORGE TWUM-BARIMAH-ADU – 4
    12. NANA KWAME BEDIAKO [IND] – 705
    13. ALAN JOHN KWADWO KYEREMANTENG [IND] – 265

    TOTAL VALID VOTES – 53,305

    TOTAL REJECTED BALLOTS – 365

    TOTAL VOTES CAST – 55,661

    PARLIAMENTARY – ABLEKUMA CENTRAL CONSTITUENCY

    1. JEFFERSON KWAMINA SACKEY  [NPP] – 32,735
    2. ABDUL-LATIF DAN  [NDC] – 45,066

    TOTAL VALID VOTES – 78224

    TOTAL REJECTED BALLOTS – 423

    TOTAL VOTES CAST – 77,801

    PARLIAMENTARY – YAGABA KUBORI CONSTITUENCY

    1. MUSTAPHA USSIF  [NPP] – 18,917
    2. MUSAH SIBIRI AMIDU  [NDC] – 11,385

    TOTAL VALID VOTES – 30,302

    TOTAL REJECTED BALLOTS – 497

    TOTAL VOTES CAST – 30,799

    PRESIDENTIAL  – ADANSI ASOKWA

    1. MAHAMUDU BAWUMIΑ [NPP] – 14,022
    2. DANIEL AUGUSTUS LARTEY [GCPP] – 62
    3. AKUA DONKOR [GFP] – 0
    4. CHRISTIAN KWABENA ANDREWS [GUM] – 67
    5. KOFI AKPALOO [LPG] – 12
    6. MOHAMMED FRIMPONG [NDP] – 2
    7. NANA FRIMPOMAA KUMANKUMA [CPP] – 48
    8. JOHN DRAMANI MAHAMA [NDC] – 12,911
    9. HASSAN AYARAGA [APC] – 58
    10. KOFI KORANTENG [IND] – 9
    11. GEORGE TWUM-BARIMAH-ADU – 4
    12. NANA KWAME BEDIAKO [IND] – 214
    13. ALAN JOHN KWADWO KYEREMANTENG [IND] – 109

    TOTAL VALID VOTES – 28,388

    TOTAL REJECTED BALLOTS – 870

    TOTAL VOTES CAST – 29,258

    PARLIAMENTARY – ADANSI ASOKWA CONSTITUENCY

    1. K.T HAMMOND [NPP] – 13,275
    2. MENSAH ABRAHAM JUSTICE [CPP]- 346
    3. GODWIN ANIMLI DORGBADZI DORANI [NDC] – 14,229

    TOTAL VALID VOTES – 28,307

    TOTAL REJECTED BALLOTS – 457

    TOTAL VOTES CAST – 28,764

    PARLIAMENTARY – ATIWA EAST CONSTITUENCY

    1. ABENA OSEI ASARE [NPP] – 17,501
    2. KENNETH AGYARE  [NDC] – 5,334
    3. NANA ADJEI KYEREMA [IND] – 3,286

    PRESIDENTIAL  –  ABIREM CONSTITUENCY 

    1. MAHAMUDU BAWUMIΑ [NPP] – 16,841
    2. JOHN DRAMANI MAHAMA [NDC] – 12,517

    PRESIDENTIAL  –  PRU WEST CONSTITUENCY

    1. MAHAMUDU BAWUMIΑ [NPP] – 12,265
    2. JOHN DRAMANI MAHAMA [NDC] – 16,295

    PRESIDENTIAL  – WASSA EAST CONSTITUENCY

    1. MAHAMUDU BAWUMIΑ [NPP] – 11,439
    2. DANIEL AUGUSTUS LARTEY [GCPP] – 56
    3. AKUA DONKOR [GFP] – 0
    4. CHRISTIAN KWABENA ANDREWS [GUM] – 172
    5. KOFI AKPALOO [LPG] – 30
    6. MOHAMMED FRIMPONG [NDP] – 12
    7. NANA FRIMPOMAA KUMANKUMA [CPP] – 158
    8. JOHN DRAMANI MAHAMA [NDC] – 20,421
    9. HASSAN AYARAGA [APC] – 78
    10. KOFI KORANTENG [IND] – 13
    11. GEORGE TWUM-BARIMAH-ADU – 9
    12. NANA KWAME BEDIAKO [IND] – 262
    13. ALAN JOHN KWADWO KYEREMANTENG [IND] – 71

    TOTAL VALID VOTES – 32,717

    TOTAL REJECTED BALLOTS – 1,168

    TOTAL VOTES CAST – 33,885

    PRESIDENTIAL  – SEKONDI CONSTITUENCY 

    1. MAHAMUDU BAWUMIΑ [NPP] – 11,129
    2. DANIEL AUGUSTUS LARTEY [GCPP] – 15
    3. AKUA DONKOR [GFP] – 0
    4. CHRISTIAN KWABENA ANDREWS [GUM] – 45
    5. KOFI AKPALOO [LPG] – 4
    6. MOHAMMED FRIMPONG [NDP] – 3
    7. NANA FRIMPOMAA KUMANKUMA [CPP] – 28
    8. JOHN DRAMANI MAHAMA [NDC] – 13,737
    9. HASSAN AYARAGA [APC] – 16
    10. KOFI KORANTENG [IND] – 5
    11. GEORGE TWUM-BARIMAH-ADU – 3
    12. NANA KWAME BEDIAKO [IND] – 422
    13. ALAN JOHN KWADWO KYEREMANTENG [IND] – 73

    TOTAL VALID VOTES – 25,480

    TOTAL REJECTED BALLOTS – 375

    TOTAL VOTES CAST – 25,855

    PARLIAMENTARY –  AKATSI SOUTH CONSTITUENCY

    1. EGOS MAWULI OCLOO  [NPP] – 3,399
    2. BERNARD AHIAFOR  [NDC] – 30,268
    3. DZAMESHIE DONALD BROWN – 461

    PRESIDENTIAL  –  JAMAN NORTH CONSTITUENCY

    1. MAHAMUDU BAWUMIΑ [NPP] – 12,837
    2. JOHN DRAMANI MAHAMA [NDC] – 22,622

    PRESIDENTIAL  –  OKERE CONSTITUENCY

    1. MAHAMUDU BAWUMIΑ [NPP] – 12,122
    2. JOHN DRAMANI MAHAMA [NDC] – 9,266

    PRESIDENTIAL  –  BEREKUM WEST CONSTITUENCY

    1. MAHAMUDU BAWUMIΑ [NPP] – 7,686
    2. JOHN DRAMANI MAHAMA [NDC] – 12,218

    PRESIDENTIAL  – KUMAWU CONSTITUENCY 

    1. MAHAMUDU BAWUMIΑ [NPP] – 20,787
    2. DANIEL AUGUSTUS LARTEY [GCPP] – 21
    3. AKUA DONKOR [GFP] – 0
    4. CHRISTIAN KWABENA ANDREWS [GUM] – 21
    5. KOFI AKPALOO [LPG] – 06
    6. MOHAMMED FRIMPONG [NDP] – 02
    7. NANA FRIMPOMAA KUMANKUMA [CPP] – 21
    8. JOHN DRAMANI MAHAMA [NDC] – 6,805
    9. HASSAN AYARAGA [APC] – 20
    10. KOFI KORANTENG [IND] – 02
    11. GEORGE TWUM-BARIMAH-ADU – 04
    12. NANA KWAME BEDIAKO [IND] – 243
    13. ALAN JOHN KWADWO KYEREMANTENG [IND] – 97

    TOTAL VALID VOTES – 28,024

    TOTAL REJECTED BALLOTS – 274

    TOTAL VOTES CAST – 28,298

    PARLIAMENTARY – ASSIN CENTRAL CONSTITUENCY

    1. ANEWU GODFRED [NPP] – 15,926
    2. MIGYIMAH SHAIBU NUREIN [NDC] – 16,343

    PARLIAMENTARY – ASSIN NORTH CONSTITUENCY

    1. OPOKU CHARLES [NPP] – 13,599
    2. QUAYSON JAMES GYAKYE [NDC]- 18,023

    PRESIDENTIAL  – EKUMFI CONSTITUENCY

    1. MAHAMUDU BAWUMIΑ [NPP] – 9,284
    2. DANIEL AUGUSTUS LARTEY [GCPP] – 56
    3. AKUA DONKOR [GFP] – 0
    4. CHRISTIAN KWABENA ANDREWS [GUM] – 41
    5. KOFI AKPALOO [LPG] – 17
    6. MOHAMMED FRIMPONG [NDP] – 11
    7. NANA FRIMPOMAA KUMANKUMA [CPP] – 48
    8. JOHN DRAMANI MAHAMA [NDC] – 19,046
    9. HASSAN AYARAGA [APC] – 55
    10. KOFI KORANTENG [IND] – 06
    11. GEORGE TWUM BARIMAH-ADU [IND] – 05
    12. NANA KWAME BEDIAKO [IND] – 188
    13. ALAN JOHN KWADWO KYEREMANTENG [IND] – 47

    TOTAL VALID VOTES – 28,804

    TOTAL REJECTED BALLOTS – 1,065

    TOTAL VOTES CAST – 29,869

    RESIDENTIAL  – YUNYOO CONSTITUENCY 

    1. MAHAMUDU BAWUMIΑ [NPP] – 8,346
    2. DANIEL AUGUSTUS LARTEY [GCPP] – 107
    3. AKUA DONKOR [GFP] – 0
    4. CHRISTIAN KWABENA ANDREWS [GUM] – 31
    5. KOFI AKPALOO [LPG] – 20
    6. MOHAMMED FRIMPONG [NDP] – 16
    7. NANA FRIMPOMAA KUMANKUMA [CPP] – 51
    8. JOHN DRAMANI MAHAMA [NDC] – 12,083
    9. HASSAN AYARAGA [APC] – 58
    10. KOFI KORANTENG [IND] – 22
    11. GEORGE TWUM-BARIMAH-ADU – 26
    12. NANA KWAME BEDIAKO [IND] – 14
    13. ALAN JOHN KWADWO KYEREMANTENG [IND] – 67

    TOTAL VALID VOTES – 20,841

    TOTAL REJECTED BALLOTS – 988

    TOTAL VOTES CAST – 21,829

    PRESIDENTIAL  – CAPE COAST NORTH CONSTITUENCY

    1. MAHAMUDU BAWUMIΑ [NPP] – 14,502
    2. DANIEL AUGUSTUS LARTEY [GCPP] – 23
    3. AKUA DONKOR [GFP] – 0
    4. CHRISTIAN KWABENA ANDREWS [GUM] – 116
    5. KOFI AKPALOO [LPG] – 12
    6. MOHAMMED FRIMPONG [NDP] – 2
    7. NANA FRIMPOMAA KUMANKUMA [CPP] – 52
    8. JOHN DRAMANI MAHAMA [NDC] – 25,004
    9. HASSAN AYARAGA [APC] – 25
    10. KOFI KORANTENG [IND] – 13
    11. GEORGE TWUM-BARIMAH-ADU [IND] – 4
    12. NANA KWAME BEDIAKO [IND] – 562
    13. ALAN JOHN KWADWO KYEREMANTENG [IND] – 180

    TOTAL VALID VOTES – 40, 495

    TOTAL REJECTED BALLOTS – 685

    TOTAL VOTES CAST – 41,180

    PRESIDENTIAL  – TANO NORTH

    1. MAHAMUDU BAWUMIΑ [NPP] – 19,738
    2. DANIEL AUGUSTUS LARTEY [GCPP] – 78
    3. AKUA DONKOR [GFP] – 0
    4. CHRISTIAN KWABENA ANDREWS [GUM] – 48
    5. KOFI AKPALOO [LPG] – 13
    6. MOHAMMED FRIMPONG [NDP] – 11
    7. NANA FRIMPOMAA KUMANKUMA [CPP] – 57
    8. JOHN DRAMANI MAHAMA [NDC] – 17,952
    9. HASSAN AYARAGA [APC] – 75
    10. KOFI KORANTENG [IND] – 3
    11. GEORGE TWUM-BARIMAH-ADU – 5
    12. NANA KWAME BEDIAKO [IND] – 306
    13. ALAN JOHN KWADWO KYEREMANTENG [IND] – 108

    PARLIAMENTARY – ASANTE AKIM NORTH CONSTITUENCY

    1. ANDY KWAME APPIAH KUBI [NPP] – 8,933
    2. KOFI ASAMOAH [NDC]- 2,469
    3. OHENE KWAME FRIMPONG [IND] – 26,926

    TOTAL VALID VOTES – 38,328

    TOTAL REJECTED BALLOTS – 513

    TOTAL VOTES CAST – 38,841

    PRESIDENTIAL  – CAPE COAST SOUTH CONSTITUENCY

    1. MAHAMUDU BAWUMIΑ [NPP] – 13,223
    2. DANIEL AUGUSTUS LARTEY [GCPP] – 21
    3. AKUA DONKOR [GFP] – 0
    4. CHRISTIAN KWABENA ANDREWS [GUM] – 70
    5. KOFI AKPALOO [LPG] – 9
    6. MOHAMMED FRIMPONG [NDP] – 5
    7. .NANA FRIMPOMAA KUMANKUMA [CPP] – 39
    8. JOHN DRAMANI MAHAMA [NDC] – 23,219
    9. HASSAN AYARAGA [APC] – 22
    10. KOFI KORANTENG [IND] – 8
    11. GEORGE TWUM-BARIMAH-ADU – 8
    12. NANA KWAME BEDIAKO [IND] – 378
    13. ALAN JOHN KWADWO KYEREMANTENG [IND] – 153

    TOTAL VALID VOTES – 37,155

    TOTAL REJECTED BALLOTS – 538

    TOTAL VOTES CAST – 37,693

    PRESIDENTIAL  – LAMBUSSIE

    1. MAHAMUDU BAWUMIΑ [NPP] – 4,593
    2. DANIEL AUGUSTUS LARTEY [GCPP] – 67
    3. AKUA DONKOR [GFP] – 0
    4. CHRISTIAN KWABENA ANDREWS [GUM] – 25
    5. KOFI AKPALOO [LPG] – 16
    6. MOHAMMED FRIMPONG [NDP] – 15
    7. NANA FRIMPOMAA KUMANKUMA [CPP] – 61
    8. JOHN DRAMANI MAHAMA [NDC] – 14,484
    9. HASSAN AYARAGA [APC] – 54
    10. KOFI KORANTENG [IND] – 10
    11. GEORGE TWUM-BARIMAH-ADU – 17
    12. NANA KWAME BEDIAKO [IND] – 47
    13. ALAN JOHN KWADWO KYEREMANTENG [IND] – 61

    TOTAL VALID VOTES – 19,450

    TOTAL REJECTED BALLOTS – 634

    TOTAL VOTES CAST – 20,084

    PRESIDENTIAL  – NADOWLI KALEO

    1. MAHAMUDU BAWUMIΑ [NPP] – 4,553
    2. DANIEL AUGUSTUS LARTEY [GCPP] – 119
    3. AKUA DONKOR [GFP] – 0
    4. CHRISTIAN KWABENA ANDREWS [GUM] – 61
    5. KOFI AKPALOO [LPG] – 21
    6. MOHAMMED FRIMPONG [NDP] – 25
    7. NANA FRIMPOMAA KUMANKUMA [CPP] – 93
    8. JOHN DRAMANI MAHAMA [NDC] – 24,812
    9. HASSAN AYARAGA [APC] – 71
    10. KOFI KORANTENG [IND] – 2
    11. GEORGE TWUM-BARIMAH-ADU – 13
    12. NANA KWAME BEDIAKO [IND] – 74
    13. ALAN JOHN KWADWO KYEREMANTENG [IND] – 89

    TOTAL VALID VOTES – 29,952

    TOTAL REJECTED BALLOTS – 696

    TOTAL VOTES CAST – 30,648

    PARLIAMENTARY – NADOWLI KALEO CONSTITUENCY

    1. KAMBOTUU FRANCIS XAVIER [NPP] – 5,834
    2. SUMAH ANTHONY MWINKAARA [NDC]- 24,478

    PARLIAMENTARY – AYAWASO CENTRAL

    1. HENRY QUARTEY [NPP] – 23,345
    2. CHARLES KWAME ADAMS [NDP] – 163
    3. ABDUL RAUF TONGYM TUBAZU – 29,755

    TOTAL VALID VOTES – 53,263

    TOTAL REJECTED BALLOTS – 287

    TOTAL VOTES CAST – 53,550

    PARLIAMENTARY – NORTH DAYI CONSTITUENCY

    1. EDMUND ATTAH KUDJOH [NPP] – 4,723
    2. JOCELYN TETTEH [NDC]- 12,778
    3. GLORIA YAYRA AGBENORTO [LPG] – 134

    PARLIAMENTARY – ODODODIODIO

    1. SOWAH ABDUL MANNAF [NPP] – 24,877
    2. RICHARD DZATEI ABBEY [CPP]– 175
    3. ALFRED NII KOTEY ASHIE [NDC]– 38,473
    4. ALFRED ANETTEY ABBEY [PPP] – 193

    TOTAL VALID VOTES – 63,718

    TOTAL REJECTED BALLOTS – 468

    TOTAL VOTES CAST – 64,186

    PRESIDENTIAL  – ASANTE AKIM NORTH CONSTITUENCY

    1. MAHAMUDU BAWUMIΑ [NPP] – 23,101
    2. DANIEL AUGUSTUS LARTEY [GCPP] – 46
    3. AKUA DONKOR [GFP] – 0
    4. CHRISTIAN KWABENA ANDREWS [GUM] – 78
    5. KOFI AKPALOO [LPG] – 25
    6. MOHAMMED FRIMPONG [NDP] – 13
    7. 7.NANA FRIMPOMAA KUMANKUMA [CPP] – 39
    8. JOHN DRAMANI MAHAMA [NDC] – 13,904
    9. HASSAN AYARAGA [APC] – 68
    10. KOFI KORANTENG [IND] – 24
    11. GEORGE TWUM-BARIMAH-ADU [IND] – 35
    12. NANA KWAME BEDIAKO [IND] – 462
    13. .ALAN JOHN KWADWO KYEREMANTENG [IND] – 172

    TOTAL VALID VOTES – 37,967

    TOTAL REJECTED BALLOTS – 897

    TOTAL VOTES CAST – 38,864

    PARLIAMENTARY – LAMBUSSIE

    1. BRGHT BAKYE YELVIEL [NPP] – 6,079
    2. MOHAMMED IMURAN [LPG] – 138
    3. TITUS KOFI BEYUO [NDC] – 13,551

    Ahmadiyya Day Nursery polling station; Upper West- Wa Central Constituency

    1. NPP- 91 votes
    2. GCPP- 0
    3. ⁠GFP- 0
    4. ⁠GUM- 0
    5. ⁠LPG- 0
    6. ⁠NDP- 0
    7. ⁠CPP- 0
    8. ⁠NDC-283 votes
    9. ⁠APC – 0
    10. ⁠KOFI KORANTENG – 0
    11. ⁠GEORGE TWUM BARIMA-0
    12. ⁠NANA KWAME BEDIAKO- 1 vote
    13. ⁠ALAN KYEREMENTEN – 0

    Spoilt ballots- 4

    Total valid votes- 375

    Total ballots cast- 379

    ODODODIODIOO – Jamestown Mantse Court
    PRESIDENTIAL
    NDC – 114
    NPP – 74
    CPP – 1

    PARLIAMENTARY
    NPP – 70
    CPP – 3
    NDC – 115

    TOTAL VOTES CAST 189

    AYAWASO EAST PROVISIONAL RESULTS -TAHNIYA ISLAMIC SCHOOL POLLING STATION

    TOTAL EXPECTED VOTES – 430

    VOTER TURNOUT – 305

    PRESIDENTIAL

    DR. MAHAMUDU BAWUMIA – 62

    JOHN DRAMANI MAHAMA – 241

    NANA KWAME BEDIAKO – 1

    REJECTED – 1

    Asante Akim North Constituency – GCMB Polling Centre 2

    1. MAHAMUDU BAWUMIΑ – NPP = 175

    2. DANIEL AUGUSTUS LARTEY- GCPP =0

    3. Akua DONKOR – GFP =0

    4. CHRISTIAN KWABENA ANDREWS- GUM =0

    5. Kofi Akpaloo – LPG = 0

    6. MOHAMMED FRIMPONG – NDP =0

    7.NANA FRIMPOMAA KUMANKUMA CPP – 0

    8. JOHN DRAMANI MAHAMA – NDC =65

    9. HASSAN AYARAGA – APC = 0

    10. Kofi Koranteng = 0

    11. NANA KWAME BEDIAKO = 2

    12.ALAN JOHN Kwadwo Kyeremanteng = 2

    TOTAL VALID BALLOTS = 248

    B. TOTAL REJECTED BALLOTS = 4

    Total Expected Votes = 349

    GCMB Polling Centre 2 – Agogo

    PRESIDENTIAL

    NPP = 32

    NDC = 15

    Independent Candidate = 197

    Sekondi Constituency – Zionland Adiembra 2 polling station

    Presidential:

    NPP – 77
    NDC – 105
    New Force – 2
    Alan – 1

    Registered voters – 309
    Votes cast – 185

    Parliamentary :
    Egyapa Mercer (NPP) – 72
    Blay Nyamekye Armah (NDC) -105

    Registered voters – 309
    Votes cast – 184

    ODODODIODIOO – GAMADA POLLING STATION

    PRESIDENTIAL
    NDC – 123
    NPP – 17
    MOVEMENT FOR CHANGE – 1
    REJECTED – 7

    PARLIAMENTARY
    NPP – 23
    NDC – 123
    PPP  – 1
    REJECTED 1

    TOTAL VOTES – 293

    Saboline T.I Ahmadiya 1 –  Ejura Sekyeredumasi

    Total vote cast  – 421
    Mahamudu Bawumia (NPP) –  117
    John Mahama (NDC) –  293

    KPALWEGA COMMUNITY CENTER – BAWKU CENTRAL
    PRESIDENTIAL
    Npp=4
    Gcpp=0
    Gfp=0
    Gum=0
    Lpg=0
    Ndp=0
    Cpp=0
    NDC =193
    APC=0
    IND=0
    IND=0
    IND=0
    IND=0

    TOTAL VALID VOTES 197

    TOTAL REGISTER 455

    KPALWEGA COMMUNITY CENTER A- BAWKU CENTRAL
    PRESIDENTIAL
    Npp=1
    Gcpp=0
    Gfp=0
    Gum=0
    Lpg=0
    Ndp=0
    Cpp=0
    NDC =196
    APC=0
    IND=0
    IND=0
    IND=0
    IND=0

    TOTAL VALID VOTES  -197

    TOTAL REGISTERED VOTERS – 455

    ANSARUDEEN ISLAMIC BASIC SCHOOL ONE – OKAIKWEI CENTRAL

    PRESIDENTIAL
    NPP —72
    NDC — 188
    REJECTED — 4
    TOTAL VOTES — 264

    OLD TESHIE LIBRARY A – LEDZOKUKU CONSTITUENCY

    PRESIDENTIAL
    NPP – 134
    GCPP – 0
    GUM – 0
    LPG – 0
    NDP – 0
    CPP – 0
    NDC – 244
    APC
    KOFI
    BEDIAKO – 3
    Alan – 0
    Rejected – 7
    Total- 388

    Old Library B  – LEDZOKUKU CONSTITUENCY 

    PRESIDENTIAL
    NPP -123
    GCPP-0
    Gum- 0
    LPG- 0
    NDP- 0
    CPP- 3
    NDC- 267
    Apc – 1
    Bediako – 1
    Alan – 1
    Rejected – 10
    Total Votes – 408

    TAHNIYA ISLAMIC SCHOOL POLLING STATION – AYAWASO EAST 

    TOTAL EXPECTED VOTES – 430

    TOTAL VOTES CAST – 304

    PARLIAMENTARY RESULTS

    ZAK RAHMAN – 72

    NASSER TOURE MAHAMA – 229

    REJECTED – 3

    St. THERESA’S SCHOOL -Okaikwei South Constituency

    PRESIDENTIAL

    REJECTED BALLOTS – 2
    NDC – 208
    NPP – 161
    NEW FORCE – 4
    MOVEMENT FOR CHANGE – 1

    CENTER 3, ST THERESA’S SCHOOL – OKAIKWEI SOUTH CONSTITUENCY

    PARLIAMENTARY VOTE

    REJECTED BALLOT – 1
    NPP [ DARKOA NEWMAN ] – 158
    NDC [ ERNEST ADOMAKO] – 214

    City Engineers 1B – ODODODIODIOO
    PRESIDENTIAL
    NDC –  319
    NPP –  81
    New Force –  1

    PARLIAMENTARY
    NPP  – 82
    CPP –  1
    NDC –  323

    TOTAL VOTES CAST 411
    Rejected presidential ballot – 10
    Rejected parliamentary ballot – 0

    CSIR – A – Ayawaso West

    Presidential
    Expected voters – 409
    Total votes – 240

    NPP – 91
    Mahama – 146
    Nana Bediako – 2
    Rejected ballot – 1

    Parliamentary
    Expected Voters : 409
    Total votes : 240

    Lydia Alhassan (NPP) – 102
    John Dumelo (NDC) – 137
    Abdul Rauf – 0
    Rejected – 1

    Dispensary Gamprisiya Polling station 2 – Kumbungu

    PARLIAMENTARY
    NPP= Abdul Salam Hamza Fataw – 164
    NDC Hamza Adam = 205
    Rejected = 5
    Valid Vote Cast = 369

    City Engineers 3A – ODODODIODIOO

    PRESIDENTIAL
    NDC –  208
    NPP – 55
    CPP – 1
    GUM – 1
    TNF – 4

    PARLIAMENTARY
    NPP – 64
    PPP – 2
    NDC – 201

    TOTAL VOTES CAST – 270
    Rejected presidential ballot – 1

    City Engineers 3B – ODODODIODIOO

    PRESIDENTIAL
    NDC – 191
    NPP – 61
    CPP – 2
    New Force – 4
    NDP – 1

    PARLIAMENTARY
    NPP – 65
    NDC – 195

    TOTAL VOTES CAST – 266
    Rejected presidential ballot – 7
    Rejected parliamentary ballot – 0

     Central Mosque Islamic School – Asawase

    PRESIDENTIAL

    1. MAHAMUDU BAWUMIΑ – NPP – 64

    2. DANIEL AUGUSTUS LARTEY- GCPP – 0

    3. Akua DONKOR – GFP – 0

    4. CHRISTIAN KWABENA ANDREWS- GUM – 0

    5. Kofi Akpaloo – LPG – 0

    6. MOHAMMED FRIMPONG – NDP – 0

    7.NANA FRIMPOMAA Kumankuma CPP – 0

    8. JOHN DRAMANI MAHAMA – NDC – 164

    9. HASSAN AYARAGA – APC – 1

    10. KOFI KORANTENG IND – 0

    11. GEORGE TWUM BARIMAH IND -0

    12. NANA KWAME BEDIAKO – 1

    13.ALAN JOHN  Kyeremanteng – 0

    TOTAL VALID BALLOTS – 370

    B. TOTAL REJECTED BALLOTS – 11 votes

    TOTAL VOTES CAST- 242

    Central Mosque Islamic School Polling Center – Asawase Constituency

    1. MANAF IBRAHIM – NPP- 94

    2. ⁠MUNTAKA MOHAMMED-MUBARAK – NDC= 141

    3. ⁠ISSAH BABA KOMPO – PPP=0

    4. ⁠NAOMI NSOR – LPG-0

    5. ⁠ALHASSAN RAFIK – IND.-0

    Total Valid Votes- 370

    Total Votes cast- 242

    Rejected -6

    CSIR – B – Ayawaso West

    Presidential
    Bawumia – 89
    Mahama – 110
    Nana Kwame Bediako – 2
    Rejected – 1

    Total votes : 202
    Expected Votes :409

    Lydia Alhassan – 110
    John Dumelo – 91
    Abdul Rauf – 1

    Total votes cast = 202
    Expected Votes = 409

    Moshie Zongo Foundation “A” Provisional – TAMALE CENTRAL

    PRESIDENTIAL
    NPP- 86
    NDC – 198
    ALAN- 1
    CPP- 1
    Rejected – 1

    PARLIAMENTARY

    SULE SALIFU (NPP) – 77
    MOHAMMED MUTALA (NDC) – 209
    REJECTED – 1

    Total registered voters – 396
    Total registered voters – 287

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    Central Mosque New Zongo 2 Polling Center – Asawase 

    PRESIDENTIAL

    1. MAHAMUDU BAWUMIΑ – NPP- 67

    2. DANIEL AUGUSTUS LARTEY- GCPP- 0

    3. Akua DONKOR – GFP- 0

    4. CHRISTIAN KWABENA ANDREWS- GUM- 0

    5. Kofi Akpaloo – LPG-0

    6. MOHAMMED FRIMPONG – NDP-0

    7.NANA FRIMPOMAA Kumankuma CPP – 0

    8. JOHN DRAMANI MAHAMA – NDC-200

    9. HASSAN AYARAGA – APC-0

    10. KOFI KORANTENG IND.- 0

    11. GEORGE TWUM BARIMAH IND.-0

    12. NANA KWAME BEDIAKO-2

    13.ALAN JOHN Kyeremateng -1

    TOTAL VALID BALLOTS- 406

    B. TOTAL REJECTED BALLOTS – 0

    Spoilt – 1

    TOTAL VOTES CAST- 272

    OLD TESHIE LIBRARY A – LEDZOKUKU CONSTITUENCY

    PRESIDENTIAL
    NPP – 134
    GCPP – 0
    GUM – 0
    LPG – 0
    NDP – 0
    CPP – 0
    NDC – 244
    APC- 0
    KOFI –
    BEDIAKO – 3
    Alan – 0
    Rejected – 7
    Total- 388

    Old Teshie library Centre B  – LEDZOKUKU CONSTITUENCY

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    Presidential
    NPP -123
    GCPP-0
    Gum- 0
    LPG- 0
    NDP- 0
    CPP- 3
    NDC- 267
    Apc- 1
    Bediako- 1
    Alan 1
    Rejected – 10
    Total Votes- 408

    Teshie Salem A  – LEDZOKUKU CONSTITUENCY

    Presidential

    NPP -117
    GCPP-0
    GFP-0
    Gum-1
    LPG- 0
    NDP- 0
    CPP-0
    NDC- 219
    Apc- 0
    Bediako- 0
    Alan -1
    Rejected 10
    Total Votes- 348

    Parliamentary
    NPP-145
    NDC- 198
    Rejected-5

    Teshie Salem centre B – LEDZOKUKU CONSTITUENCY

    Presidential

    NPP -101
    GCPP-0
    GFP-0
    Gum-1
    LPG- 0
    NDP- 1
    CPP- 0
    NDC- 247
    Apc- 0
    Bediako- 3
    Alan -0
    Rejected -11
    Total Votes- 365

    Parliamentary
    NPP – 139
    CPP – 1
    NDC – 216
    Rejected – 9

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    St. Karol Nursing School Results – Bortianor Ngleshie Amanfro
    Polling Station
    1 A
    Voter Turn Out – 231
    Expected – 413

    Presidential
    Nana Kwame Bediako – 4
    Rejected – 3
    Mahamadu – 108
    John Mahama- 116

    1 A
    Parliamentary
    NPP – 121
    NDC – 106
    REJECTED – 2

    Presidential
    1B
    Expected – 425
    Total Voter Turn Out – 220
    NDC – 123
    NPP – 89
    Bediako – 3
    APC – 1
    Gum – 1
    Rejected 3

    Parliamentary
    1B
    NDC – 120
    NPP – 97
    IND – 0
    Rejected – 1

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    2 A
    Presidential
    NPP – 106
    Nana Bediako -4
    NDC – 128
    Rejected – 1

    Parliamentary
    NPP – 112
    NDC 124
    Rejected 3

    Total votes cast 239
    Expected 437

    2 B
    Presidential
    NPP – 100
    NDC – 125
    Alan – 1
    APC – 1
    Nana Bediako – 2
    Rejected – 4

    Parliamentary
    NPP – 104
    NDC – 124
    Rejected – 2
    IND – 3

    Voter Turn out – 233
    Expected 437

    MOSHIE ZONGO FOUNDATION “B” POLLING STATION – TAMALE CENTRAL

    PRESIDENTIAL
    NPP- 66
    NDC – 220
    Ind Kofi Kor- 1
    Rejected – 2

    PARLIAMENTARY

    SULE SALIFU (NPP) – 55
    MOHAMMED MUTALA (NDC) – 232
    REJECTED – 2

    Total registered voter – 396
    Total registered voters – 289

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    REPUBLIC MODEL SCHOOL POLLING CENTRE – DOME KWABENYA

    Republic Model School 1A – 483 expected

    Parliamentary
    NPP – 111
    NDC – 128
    PNC – 2
    PPP – 3
    Rejected – 2

    Presidential
    NPP-113
    NDC- 127
    Rejected -1
    New Force -3
    APC -1
    GUM- 1

    Total votes cast – 246

    Republic Model School 1B- 482 expected
    Presidential results
    NPP – 128
    NDC – 115
    Cheddar – 3
    Alan – 2
    Rejected- 3
    Spoilt – 4

    Parliamentary results
    NPP – 131
    NDC – 114
    PNC – 3
    PPP – 2

    Total votes cast 251

    Republic Model School 2A – 482 expected voters

    Presidential Results
    NDC – 113
    NPP – 125
    New Force 2
    Alan Kyeremanten – 1
    Rejected 4

    Parliamentary results
    NPP – 129
    NDC – 116
    Spoilt ballot- 1
    One person didn’t vote parliamentary, but voted presidential
    Proxy

    Total vote cast – 246

    Republic Model School 2B – 482 expected voters

    Results Presidential
    NDC – 118
    NPP – 133
    NDP -1
    CHEDAR – 3
    Rejected 4

    Parliamentary
    NDC – 126
    NPP – 132
    Rejected – 1

    Total votes cast – 259

    New Juaben South Constituency

    1. Koforidua polling station

    Presidential

    NPP – 200
    NDC – 113
    CPP –
    Cheddar – 4
    GCPP –
    GUM – 2
    Rejected – 3

    Parliamentary
    NPP – 222
    NDC – 86
    Inde. – 2
    Rejected – 2

    2 .Social Welfare A

    Presidential

    NPP – 271
    NDC 163
    CPP – 3
    Cheddar – 2
    GCPP – 0
    Rejected – 2

    3. Social Welfare office Koforidua 2A

    Presidential

    NPP – 147
    NDC 81
    CPP – 1
    Cheddar – 2
    GCPP – 1
    Rejected – 1

    Parliamentary
    NPP – 163
    NDC – 66
    Rejected – 2

    4. Social Welfare office Koforidua 2B

    Presidential

    NPP – 132
    NDC 98

    Parliamentary
    NPP – 137
    NDC – 94

    5. Glamour Polling Station

    Presidential

    NPP – 167
    NDC – 170
    Rejected – 0

    6. Railway Police quarters Koforidua 1

    Presidential

    Nana Kwame – 1
    NPP -136
    NDC – 171

    Rejected – 2

    7. Railway Police quarters Koforidua 2

    Presidential

    CPP – 1
    Alan – 1
    Cheddar – 4
    GUM – 1
    NDC – 134
    NPP – 131

    Rejected – 2

    8. RC upper Primary 2

    Presidential

    NPP – 175
    NDC – 66
    CPP –
    Cheddar –
    GCPP –
    Rejected – I

    Parliamentary
    NPP – 177
    NDC – 51
    Rejected

    CENTRAL BUS STOP POLLING STATION – TAMALE CENTRAL

    PRESIDENTIAL
    NPP- 314
    NDC – 120
    ALAN- 3
    CPP- 1
    Rejected – 3

    PARLIAMENTARY

    SULE SALIFU (NPP) – 113
    MOHAMMED MUTALA (NDC) – 328
    REJECTED – 1

    Total registered voter – 639
    Total registered voters – 445

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    Mensah sarbah school polling station – Cape Coast South constituency

    Presidential
    NPP-131
    GCPP-1
    LPG-1
    NDC -184
    Cheddar-5
    Alan -1

    Rejected-1

    Parliamentary

    NPP-126
    NDC-171
    Independent(Isaac Mainoo)-2
    Independent (Perry Mensah) -22

    Rejected ballot-3

    Total votes -324

    Central Mosque New Zongo 1 Polling Center – Asawase Constituency

    1. MANAF IBRAHIM – NPP-81

    2. ⁠MUNTAKA MOHAMMED-MUBARAK – NDC= 178

    3. ⁠ISSAH BABA KOMPO – PPP=0

    4. ⁠NAOMI NSOR – LPG-0

    5. ⁠ALHASSAN RAFIK – IND.-0

    Total Valid Votes- 400

    Total Votes cast- 259

    Rejected -0

    IMAM ABASS MOSQUE NEW TOWN B – AYAWASO NORTH 

    PRESIDENTIAL

    TOTAL EXPECTED VOTES – 494

    TOTAL VOTES CAST- 330

    DR. MAHAMUDU BAWUMIA (NPP) -100

    JOHN DRAMANI MAHAMA (NDC)-229

    APC – 1

    PARLIAMENTARY

    IBRAHIM SANNIE (NPP) – 107

    YUSSIF JAJAH (NDC) – 222

    FULL GOSPEL CHURCH POLLING STATION 1 – TEMA CENTRAL 

    PRESIDENTIAL

    NPP – 128

    NDC – 179

    Nana Kwame Bediako IND – 8

    Alan Kyeremateng – 2

    Total Valid – 317
    Rejected – 3
    Total Votes Cast – 320

    FULL GOSPEL CHURCH POLLING STATION 2 – TEMA CENTRAL 

    PRESIDENTIAL

    NPP – 108

    NDC – 154

    Nana Kwame Bediako – 1

    Kofi Koranteng – 1

    Alan Kyeremateng – 6

    Total Valid – 270
    Rejected – 3
    Total Votes Cast – 273

    GBEGBEYISE JHS POLLING STATION – ABLEKUMA WEST CONSTITUENCY

    1A POLLING STATION
    Presidential
    NPP-184
    NDC-227
    Cheddar-4

    Parliamentary
    NPP-196
    NDC-225

    1B POLLING STATION
    Presidential
    NPP-157
    NDC-236

    Parliamentary
    NPP-153

    NDC-238
    Rejected-1

    Polling station 2A
    Presidential

    NPP-140
    NDC-213
    GUM-1
    LPG-1
    Spoilt 1
    Rejected -7

    Parliamentary:
    NPP-152
    NDC-210
    Rejected-3

    POLLING STATION 2B
    Presidential-
    NPP-140
    NDC-221
    CPP-1
    Cheddar-3

    Parliamentary:
    NpP-147
    Ndc-223

    POLLING STATION 3A
    NPP-126
    NDC-177
    Cheddar-3
    CPP-2
    Spoilt ballot-5

    Parliamentary-
    NPP-131
    NDC-180

    POLLING STATION 3B
    NPP-124
    NDC-163
    Cheddar-3
    Rejected-1

    Parliamentary
    NPP-124
    NDC-164
    Rejected-2

    Polling Station 4
    Presidential:
    NPP-38
    NDC-51
    Cheddar-1
    Spoilt ballot 1

    Parliamentary
    NPP-42
    NDC-49

    Polling station 5
    Presidential
    NPP-53
    NDC-94
    Cheddar-6
    Rejected ballot-1

    Parliamentary
    NPP-57
    NDC-94
    Rejected-3

    LEDZOKUKU CONSTITUENCY

    PRESIDENTIAL
    OLD TESHIE LIBRARY A
    NPP – 134
    GCPP – 0
    GUM – 0
    LPG – 0
    NDP – 0
    CPP – 0
    NDC – 244
    APC
    KOFI
    BEDIAKO – 3
    Alan – 0
    Rejected – 7
    Total- 388

    Parliamentary
    NPP 159
    NDC 240

    Presidential
    Old Teshie library Centre B
    NPP -123
    GCPP-0
    Gum- 0
    LPG- 0
    NDP- 0
    CPP- 3
    NDC- 267
    Apc- 1
    Bediako- 1
    Alan 1
    Rejected 10
    Total Votes- 408

    Parliamentary
    NPP 167
    NDC 219
    Rejected 1

    Teshie Salem A
    Presidential

    NPP -117
    GCPP-0
    GFP-0
    Gum-1
    LPG- 0
    NDP- 0
    CPP-0
    NDC- 219
    Apc- 0
    Bediako- 0
    Alan -1
    Rejected 10
    Total Votes- 348

    Parliamentary
    NPP-145
    NDc- 198
    Rejected-5

    Teshie Salem centre B
    Presidential

    NPP -101
    GCPP-0
    GFP-0
    Gum-1
    LPG- 0
    NDP- 1
    CPP-0
    NDC- 247
    Apc- 0
    Bediako- 3
    Alan -0
    Rejected -11
    Total Votes- 365

    Parliamentary
    NPP 139
    CPP 1
    NDC 216
    Rejected 9

    SARPEIMAN M/A PRIMARY SCHOOL – AMASAMAN

    Polling station 1A

    Total voters in Sarpeiman MA Primary Polling station 1a- 608

    PRESIDENTIAL
    NPP- 127
    GCPP-1
    GUM-0
    CPP-0
    APC-1
    NDC-211
    New Force-4
    Movement for Change-0

    Rejected ballots-4
    Spoilt ballots-1

    PARLIAMENTARY
    Sedem Afenyo-217
    Yahya Kassim Atta-128
    Jerry Johnson-0
    Samuel Kwame Denu-1

    Polling station 1b-608

    PRESIDENTIAL
    NPP- 124
    GUM-1
    CPP-1
    NDC-192
    NANA KWAME BEDIAKO-1
    Rejected-5

    PARLIAMENTARY
    Sedem Afenyo-195
    Yahya Kassim Atta-126
    Jerry Johnson-1
    Samuel Kwame-1

    POLLING STATION 2A

    PRESIDENTIAL
    NPP – 142
    NDC – 181
    NEW FORCE – 3
    CPP – 1
    REJECTED – 3
    SPOILT – 2

    Total – 330

    PARLIAMENTARY
    NPP – 140
    NDC – 180
    IND. JERRY – 2
    IND. SAMUEL – 3
    REJECTED – 2

    Total 327

    POLLING STATION 2B
    PRESIDENTIAL
    NPP – 130
    NDC – 178

    PARLIAMENTARY
    NPP – 139
    NDC – 172

    BLOCK FACTORY NEW WEIJA 1B – WEIJA GBAWE CONSTITUENCY

    PRESIDENTIAL RESULTS
    NPP-103
    GCPP-1
    GFP-0
    GUM-0
    LPG-0
    NDP-0
    CPP-0
    NDC-110
    APC-0
    KK(IND)-0
    TWUM BARIMAH (IND)-0
    KWAME BEDIAKO (IND)-4
    ALAN KYEREMATEN(IND)-1

    TOTAL VALID BALLOTS-219

    TOTAL REJECTED BALLOTS -1

    TOTAL VOTES CAST- 220

    PARLIAMENTARY
    NPP- 121
    NDC-97

    TOTAL VALID BALLOTS-218
    TOTAL REJECTED BALLOTS -2
    TOTAL VOTES CAST-220

    Alhaji Kpeje Mosque Polling Center – Ablekuma Central Constituency

    PRESIDENTIAL RESULTS
    Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia (NPP) -93
    John Mahama (NDC) – 215
    Nana Kwame Bediako – 2
    Rejected – 3

    Total Valid Votes = 310
    Rejected Ballots = 3
    Total Vote Cast = 313
    Expected Votes = 498

    PARLIAMENTARY RESULTS
    Jefferson Kwamina Sackey (NPP) – 101
    Abdul Latif Dan (NDC) – 210
    Rejected Ballot- 2

    Total Valid Votes = 311
    Rejected Ballot ‎ = 2
    Total Vote Cast = 313
    Expected Votes = 498

    Nayiri High Court A – Wa Central Constituency

    Provisional Presidential results

    1. NPP-52 votes
    2. GCPP-0
    3. ⁠GFP-0
    4. ⁠GUM-1
    5. ⁠LPG-0
    6. ⁠NDP-0
    7. ⁠CPP-0
    8. ⁠NDC-226 votes
    9. ⁠APC-0
    10. ⁠KOFI KORANTENG-0
    11. ⁠GEORGE TWUM BARIMA-
    12. ⁠NANA KWAME BEDIAKO- 1 vote
    13. ⁠ALAN KYEREMENTEN-0

    Rejected-5 ballots

    Spoilt ballots- 2 ballots

    GURUGU YEPALA JHS 1 A – Sagnarigu Constituency

    President

    NPP – 66
    NDC – 350
    Rejected – 12
    Total valid – 428
    Unused – 132

    Parliament

    NPP – 89
    NDC – 338
    Rejected – 1
    Total valid – 0

    GURUGU YEPALA JHS 1 B – Sagnarigu Constituency

    President

    NPP – 48
    NDC – 200
    Rejected – 5
    Total valid – 0

    Parliament

    NPP – 59
    NDC – 196
    Rejected – 1
    Total valid – 0

    GURUGU YEPALA JHS 1 C- Sagnarigu Constituency

    President

    NPP – 71
    NDC – 323
    Rejected – 0
    Total valid – 0

    Parliament

    NPP – 84
    NDC – 322
    Rejected – 0
    Total valid – 0

    KPANDAI D/A PRIMARY SCHOOL POLLING STATION A AND B – KPANDAI

    POLLING STATION A (TOTAL REGISTERED VOTERS = 583)

    PRESIDENTIAL:
    1. NPP = 132
    2. GCPP = 0
    3. GFP = 0
    4. GUM = 1
    5. LPG = 0
    6. NDP = 1
    7. CPP = 2
    8. NDC = 259
    9. APC = 0
    10. KORANTENG = 0
    11. GEORGE = 0
    12. CHADDAR = 2
    13. ALAN = 0

    TOTAL VALID BALLOTS =
    TOTAL REJECTED BALLOTS = 10
    TOTAL VOTES CAST = 397

    PARLIAMENTARY

    NPP = 180
    NDC = 224
    APC = 2

    TOTAL VALID BALLOTS = 406
    TOTAL REJECTED BALLOTS = 1
    TOTAL VOTES CAST = 407

    POLLING STATION B (TOTAL REGISTERED VOTERS = (582)

    PRESIDENTIAL:
    1. NPP = 135
    2. GCPP = 0
    3. GFP = 0
    4. GUM = 0
    5. LPG = 0
    6. NDP =0
    7. CPP = 1
    8. NDC = 262
    9. APC = 1
    10. KORANTENG = 0
    11. GEORGE = 0
    12. CHADDAR = 1
    13. ALAN = 0

    TOTAL VALID BALLOTS =
    TOTAL REJECTED BALLOTS = 13
    TOTAL VOTES CAST = 400

    PARLIAMENTARY

    NPP = 175
    NDC = 229
    APC = 1

    TOTAL VALID BALLOTS =
    TOTAL REJECTED BALLOTS = 7
    TOTAL VOTES CAST = 405

    Cocobod Office Polling Station, Kyebi – Abuakwa South Constituency

    NPP – 232

    NDC – 76

    CPP – 1

    Nana Kwame Bediako – 1

    Rejected – 5

    Parliamentary

    Dr. Kinsley Agyeman (NPP) – 241

    Nana Adu Sarpong Addo-Aikins (NDC)- 69

    Rejected – 4

    Atwemamena Polling Station

    Presidential

    NPP – 48

    NDC – 33

    Nana Kwame Bediako – 2

    Other candidates had no votes

    Parliamentary

    Dr. Kinsley Agyeman (NPP) – 52

    Nana Adu Sarpong Addo-Aikins (NDC)- 32

    Rock of Ages Preparatory 1- Kyebi

    Presidential

    NPP – 303

    NDC – 86

    Nana Kwame Bediako – 3

    Rejected – 2

    Parliamentary

    Dr. Kinsley Agyeman (NPP)- 342

    Nana Adu Sarpong Addo-Aikins (NDC) – 49
    Rejected – 4

    Rock of Ages Preparatory 2 – Kyebi

    Presidential
    NPP – 245

    NDC – 51

    Alan – 1

    Rejected – 3

    Parliamentary

    Dr. Kingsley Agyeman (NPP) – 264

    Nana Adu Sarpong Addo-Aikins (NDC) – 31

    Rejected – 3

    Upper West- Wa Central Constituency
    Nayiri High court A

    Provisional Parliamentary results

    1. Humu Awudu-76 votes
    2. ⁠Rashid Pelpuo- 207 votes
    3. ⁠PNC-0
    4. ⁠IND- 1

    Rejected- 2 ballots

    Nayiri High court B

    Upper West- Wa Central Constituency

    Ahmadiyya Day Nursery polling station

    Provisional Parliamentary results

    1. Humu Awudu-83 votes
    2. ⁠Rashid Pelpuo- 232 votes
    3. ⁠PNC-0
    4. ⁠IND- 0

    Rejected- 1 ballot

    Nayiri High Court A – Wa Central Constituency

    Provisional Presidential results

    1. NPP-44 votes
    2. GCPP-0
    3. ⁠GFP-0
    4. ⁠GUM-0
    5. ⁠LPG-0
    6. ⁠NDP-0
    7. ⁠CPP-0
    8. ⁠NDC-267 votes
    9. ⁠APC-0
    10. ⁠KOFI KORANTENG-0
    11. ⁠GEORGE TWUM BARIMA-0
    12. ⁠NANA KWAME BEDIAKO- 1 vote
    13. ⁠ALAN KYEREMENTEN-0

    ANSARUDEEN ISLAMIC BASIC SCHOOL TWO (2 ) – OKAKWEI CENTRAL

    NPP—71
    GCPP-0
    GFP-0
    GUM-0
    LPG-0
    NDP-0
    CPP-0
    NDC—190
    APC-0
    KK(IND)-0
    TWUM BARIMAH (IND)-0
    KWAME BEDIAKO (IND)- 1
    ALAN KYEREMATEN(IND)-

    TOTAL VALID BALLOTS—262

    TOTAL REJECTED BALLOTS —4

    TOTAL VOTES CAST—266

    EXPECTED VOTES—408

    GLOBAL EVANGELICAL CHURCH TESHIE COMMUNITY CENTER – KETU SOUTH 

    PRESIDENTIAL RESULTS

    NPP – 20
    GCPP – 0
    GFP. – 0
    GUM – 1
    LGP – 1
    NDP – 0
    CPP – 0
    NDC – 389
    APC – 1
    KOFI QUANTEN – 0
    NEW FORCE – 0
    ALAN KOZDO – 0
    NANA AKOSUA – 0
    REJECTED BALLOTS – 5
    SPOIL BALLOTS – 0
    TOTAL VOTE – 423

    Assin Bereku Funeral Grounds B – ASSIN NORTH

    Presidential
    NPP – 224
    NDC -219
    Cheddar – 3
    APC- 2
    Cpp- 1
    LPG – 1
    KOFI koranteng -1
    Rejected – 19

    Parliamentary
    NPP- 240
    NDC-224

    FUNERAL GROUNDS A -ASSIN NORTH

    Presidential
    NPP -239
    NDC- 236
    GCPP-1
    GFP- 0
    GUM – 3
    ALAN – 4
    APC- 1
    CHEDDAR – 5

    Parliamentary

    NPP- 251
    NDC- 243
    Rejected – 5

  • Parliamentary seats won by NDC so far

    Parliamentary seats won by NDC so far

    Early results from the 2024 elections indicate that the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) is on track to secure a majority of the parliamentary seats.

    Figures from key constituencies show competitive outcomes between the NDC and the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), with both parties posting strong performances at the presidential and parliamentary levels. However, emerging data suggests the NDC is gaining the upper hand in parliamentary contests across the country.

    While the NDC and NPP remain the dominant forces, other political parties are trailing far behind, securing only a fraction of the votes.

    List of constituencies won so far…

    1.Sefwi Wiawso
    2.Bia East
    3.Bia West
    4.Sefwi Akontonbra
    5.Damongo
    6.Ahanta West
    7.Hohoe
    8.Tachiman South
    9.Jini Jini
    10.Awayaso West Wogon
    11.Dadieso
    12.Adenta
    13.Ellembelle
    14.Jomoro
    15.Ahanta West
    16.Madina
    17.Asunafo South
    18.Suyani West
    19.Efia Kwsimintsim
    20.Koley klotey
    21.Mfantseman
    22.Dome Kwabenya
    23.Ketu North
    24.Adaklu Ho
    25.Amenfi Central
    26.Agona West
    27.Agona East
    28.Twifo Atti Morkwaa
    29.Ekumfi
    30.Ajumako Enyan Essiam
    31.Assin North
    32.KEEA
    33.Gomoa East

    34.Gomoa West
    35.Cape Coast North
    36.Cape Coast South
    37.Awutu Senya West
    38.Ada East
    39.Ada West
    40.Asawase kumasi
    41. Tamale North
    42. Okaikwei south
    43. Ketu south
    44. AAK
    45. Esikado-Ketan
    46. Sene west
    47. Ayawaso Central
    48. Tema west
    49. Sunyani east
    50. Tarkwa Nsuaem
    51. Nsawam Adougiri
    52. Sissala east
    53. Dormaa Central
    54. Asunafo North
    55. Trobu
    56. Techiman south
    57. ⁠Wenchi
    58. Anlo
    59. Keta
    60. Akatsi south
    61. Akatsi North
    62. South Tongu
    63. Central Tongu
    64. North Tongu
    65. Shai Osudoku
    66. North Dayi
    67. Kpando
    68. Guan (Oti)
    69. Biakoye (Oti)
    70. Buem (Oti)
    71. Akan (Oti)
    72. Krachi East
    73. Krachi West

    74. Krachi Nchumuru
    75. Nkwanta North
    76. Nkwanta South
    77. Assin North
    78. Asunafo North
    79. Asunafo South
    80. Tano North
    81. Tano South
    82. Asutifi North
    83. Asutifi South
    84. Bawku Central
    85. Zebilla
    86. Binduri
    87. Bolgatanga East
    88. Bolgatanga Central
    89. Bongo
    90. Builsa North
    91. Builsa South
    92. Garu
    93. Navrongo Central
    94. Chiana -Paga
    95. Nabdam
    96. Pusiga
    97. Talensi
    98. Tempane
    99. Krowor
    100. Adaklu
    101. Agotime – Ziope
    102. Afadjato South
    103. South Dayi
    104. Jirapa
    105. Lambussie
    106. Lawra
    107. Nadomli – Kaleo
    108. Nandom
    109. Sissala West
    110. Sissala East
    111. Wa East
    112. Wa Central
    113. Wa West
    114. Daffiama- Bussie -Issa
    115. Odododiodio
    116. Ablekuma West
    117. Ningo – Prampram
    118. Sekendi
    119. Tamale Central
    120. Akuapem South
    121 Assign Central
    122. Bolga East
    123. Yendi
    124. Abura Dunkwa
    125. Bereku East
    126. Akwapim South
    127. Dade kotopon
    128. Pru West
    129. Kwesominitsim
    130. Jumako- Enyan- Essiam
    131. Bibiani Awaiso Bekwai
    132. Assin Central
    133. Dormaa East
    134. Dormaa West
    135. Dormaa Central
    136. Asante Akyem North
    137. Lower Manya Krobo
    138. Yilo Krobo
    139. Upper Manya Krobo

  • Finance Minister blames Parliament for failure to complete IPPs debt restructuring agreement

    Finance Minister blames Parliament for failure to complete IPPs debt restructuring agreement

    The Minister of Finance, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, has attributed delays in finalizing the debt restructuring agreement with some Independent Power Producers (IPPs) to the ongoing parliamentary impasse.

    Speaking during the Finance Ministry’s monthly economic briefing, Dr. Amin Adam explained that while three IPPs—AKSA, Asogli, and Zenit—have either signed or are close to signing agreements, the process has stalled for Cen Power and Amandi. He noted that these agreements require parliamentary approval to proceed.

    “We concluded negotiations with the Independent Power Producers and some of them have signed off. For example, AKSA has signed off, and Asogli and Zenit are also about to sign off. What is outstanding is the one with Cen Power and Amandi because those two PPAs are required to go to parliament for parliamentary approval,” he said.

    Parliament was adjourned indefinitely following a Majority-led suit challenging the Speaker’s decision to declare four seats vacant, effectively halting legislative activities. Dr. Amin Adam expressed concern over the impasse, stating, “We all know the story with parliament. Until parliament returns and approves those two PPAs, they will remain outstanding.”

    Despite the challenges, the Minister emphasized that the government has fulfilled its commitments to the IPPs. “Meanwhile, for government, we have met our side of the obligation,” he stressed. “We have done everything, we haven’t missed a dollar. While we wait for parliament to approve those restructuring PPAs, I can say that we have been very religious with our side of the bargain,” he added.

    The agreements with the IPPs are critical to averting potential power shutdowns, as some producers had earlier threatened to halt operations over unpaid debts. However, the unresolved parliamentary situation continues to hinder the process, raising concerns about the timely resolution of the restructuring efforts.

    Meanwhile, Parliament will resume on December 16, after the elections to address critical matters and ensure a seamless transition to the 9th Parliament of the Fourth Republic.

  • Minority MPs will reconvene in Parliament as directed – Dafeamekpor

    Minority MPs will reconvene in Parliament as directed – Dafeamekpor

    National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament (MP) for South Dayi, Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor, has confirmed that the Minority Caucus will return to Parliament on December 16, following a directive from Speaker Alban Bagbin.

    Speaking on JoyNews, Dafeamekpor indicated that the Minority would comply with the directive. “We’ve been summoned by Parliament, we would attend upon Parliament on December 16 and do parliamentary business. All other things will be discussed and considered,” he said.

    The House had been indefinitely suspended after a contentious Supreme Court ruling on a vacant seat dispute, which deepened existing divisions. However, Speaker Bagbin has now issued a 14-day notice for Parliament to reconvene to resume government business.

    In a memo to the Majority on Tuesday, November 26, the Speaker clarified that Parliament would resume after the elections to address critical matters and ensure a seamless transition to the 9th Parliament of the Fourth Republic.

    Meanwhile, the Majority in Parliament has yet to issue an official response to the Speaker’s latest notice.

  • Speaker Bagbin recalls Parliament; sitting scheduled for Dec 16

    Speaker Bagbin recalls Parliament; sitting scheduled for Dec 16

    Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has recalled the legislature for a sitting after previously suspending its sessions indefinitely.

    In a notice dated December 2, 2024, he announced that Parliament will reconvene on Monday, December 16, 2024, to handle pressing legislative business.

    This decision comes shortly after Bagbin rejected a request from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Caucus for an emergency recall ahead of the December 7, 2024, general elections. Responding to the request in a memo dated November 26, 2024, the Speaker stated that reconvening Parliament so close to the elections would not align with the nation’s best interests.

    He emphasised that the parliamentary calendar recognises election campaign periods as critical times when both the government and Members of Parliament engage with the public to present their manifestos and account for their stewardship.

    “Pursuant to Order 58 of the Standing Orders of the Parliament of Ghana, I, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, Speaker of Parliament, hereby give notice that the Seventh Meeting of the Fourth Session of the Eighth Parliament of the Fourth Republic shall commence on Monday, the 16th day of December 2024, at ten o’clock in the forenoon at a place to be appointed by the Speaker in due course,” the statement signed by the Speaker said.

    Speaker Alban Bagbin recently turned down a request from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Caucus to call Parliament back for an emergency sitting ahead of the December 7, 2024, general elections.

    In a memo dated November 26, 2024, Bagbin explained that recalling Parliament so close to the elections would not serve the country’s best interest. He noted that this period is set aside for election campaigns, where both the government and Members of Parliament focus on engaging with citizens, sharing their plans, and being accountable for their time in office.

    “Again, as you are aware, the parliamentary calendar acknowledges election campaign periods. This season is for the Government, Parties, and both presidential and parliamentary candidates to present their manifestos to the people and to account and justify how the mandate given them by the voters for the four-year term of office has been applied to the benefit of the people,” parts of the memo read.

    Bagbin further noted that the proposed two days (November 28 and 29) suggested by the Leader of Government Business, Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin, would not be sufficient for the House to address the twenty-two urgent items on the agenda.

    “It is worth noting that, having regard to the practice and deliberations of the House, I wonder how the proposed twenty-two items could be transacted within two days.

    “The national interest would better be served if members exhibit conduct of honour, empathy, and humility in the performance of their duties. In the circumstances, I am neither inclined nor disposed to exercise my discretion in favour of your request. The request is accordingly declined,” he stated.

    In conclusion, Alban Bagbin said, “The House will resume sitting after the elections to complete all essential matters before a seamless transition to the 9th Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana.”

    The Speaker’s response comes after the New Patriotic Party Caucus in Parliament appealed for an emergency recall to address pressing government business.

  • Parliament to reconvene on December 16 – Speaker declares

    Parliament to reconvene on December 16 – Speaker declares

    Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has announced that Parliament will reconvene on Monday, December 16, at 10 a.m., with the venue to be disclosed at a later date.

    In a statement issued on December 2, Speaker Bagbin cited Order 58 of the Standing Orders of the Parliament of Ghana as the basis for the recall.

    “Pursuant to Order 58 of the Standing Orders of the Parliament of Ghana, I, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, Speaker of Parliament, hereby give notice that the seventh meeting of the Fourth Session of the Eighth Parliament of the Fourth Republic shall commence on Monday, the 16th day of December, 2024, at ten o’clock in the forenoon at a place to be appointed by the Speaker in due course,” the communique read.

    The recall is aimed at addressing critical matters and ensuring a smooth transition to the ninth Parliament of the Fourth Republic following the general elections. In a prior memo to the Majority on November 26, Speaker Bagbin emphasized the importance of decorum in parliamentary proceedings and urged members to place the national interest above partisan considerations.

    Earlier, the Speaker’s decision not to recall Parliament had been supported by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) caucus, which dismissed a recall request by New Patriotic Party (NPP) MPs as unnecessary and poorly timed.

  • We risk a govt shutdown if provisional budget isn’t passed in December – Seth Terkper

    We risk a govt shutdown if provisional budget isn’t passed in December – Seth Terkper

     

    Former Finance Minister Seth Terkper says Ghana risks triggering an unprecedented government shutdown early next year should Parliament fail to pass a provisional budget this month.

    “We risk a government shutdown or at best, lean government spending from January,” Seth Terkper said in an interview,as quoted by Reuters.

    According to him, this may have an adverse effect on interest payments and funding for the transition.

    Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, declined a recent request to reconvene the House before the polls but has expressed determination to transact all businesses of the 8th Parliament before the transition to the 9th Parliament.

    “I wonder how the proposed twenty-two items could be transacted within two days. I accordingly suggest that government prioritizes these businesses together with others not captured by your memo for consideration after the conduct of the General elections on the 7th of December 2024. The House will resume sitting after the elections to complete all essential matters before a seamless transition to the 9th Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana,” Mr Bagbin assured.

    Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin petitioned him to recall the House to consider twenty-two (22) outstanding urgent government and public businesses two days ahead of the December 7 polls after his side of the House failed to show up in Parliament for the immediate past sitting they requested to be held.

    Concerns have been raised about the potential implications of this hiatus, including a legislative backlog that could delay critical national decisions, and this has been reiterated by Mr Seth Terkper.

    The government is set to pay GHC36 billion in interest on its debt in the second half of 2024, per analysed data from the Ministry of Finance.

    Projections from the 2024 Annual Borrowing Plan indicate a total of GHC55.9 billion in interest payments for the year, with GHC36.9 billion for domestic debt and GHC19.0 billion for external debt. Of the domestic interest payments, GHC30.3 billion will be paid in cash, while GHC6.6 billion will be paid in kind.

    In the first half of the year, the government spent GHC19.0 billion on interest payments: GHC14.5 billion in the first quarter and GHC4.5 billion in the second quarter.

    Finance Minister Mohammed Amin Adam sought to present the provisional budget on November 15, but that was not successful as the House was on recess.

    Parliament now has a few weeks to pass the provisional budget to avert cuts and a potential shutdown.

  • Speaker Bagbin refuses to recall Parliament

    Speaker Bagbin refuses to recall Parliament

    The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has rejected a request from the Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, to recall Members of Parliament ahead of the December general elections.

    Bagbin insisted that parliamentary activities will remain on hold until after the elections, emphasizing that this period is critical for political parties and candidates to engage with the electorate.

    In a memo to the majority caucus on Wednesday, November 27, Speaker Bagbin stated: “The House will resume sitting after the elections to complete all essential matters before a seamless transition to the 9th Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana.”

    He added that the national interest would be better served if Members of Parliament adhered to principles of “honour, empathy, and humility” in the execution of their duties. Bagbin concluded by declining the request, stating: “In the circumstances, I am neither inclined nor disposed to exercise my discretion in favour of your request. The request is accordingly declined.”

    The Speaker also reminded Afenyo-Markin of the parliamentary calendar, which recognizes the election campaign period as a time for parties and candidates to present their manifestoes and account for their stewardship.

    “This season is for the government, parties, and both presidential and parliamentary candidates to present their manifestoes to the people and to account and justify the mandate given them by the voters for the four-year term of office has been applied to the benefit of the people,” he noted.

    The Majority Leader’s petition, invoking Standing Orders 57(3) and 58(4), had stressed the urgency of reconvening Parliament to address unresolved legislative matters. However, the request follows a series of failed recalls earlier this year, including one on November 7, which was adjourned indefinitely after several New Patriotic Party (NPP) MPs failed to attend the session.

    NDC MPs have opposed the latest recall request, citing concerns over its timing just days before the elections.

    “With barely eleven days to the elections, a recall at this time will only exacerbate the unresolved stalemate that has persisted in recent times,” a memo from the NDC caucus emphasized. “We must avoid anything that could disturb the peace of our country and the stability of our democracy. Instead, let us prioritize the conduct of credible, peaceful, free, and fair elections at this stage.”

  • Reject calls to recall Parliament – NDC MPs to Speaker

    Reject calls to recall Parliament – NDC MPs to Speaker

    The NDC Majority Caucus in Parliament has urged the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, to reject a recall request submitted by Members of Parliament (MPs) from the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

    In a memo dated Monday, November 25, and signed by the Minority Leader, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Caucus argued that the request did not meet the constitutional and procedural requirements stipulated in Article 112(3) of the 1992 Constitution and Standing Order 53(1) of Parliament.

    Dr. Forson contended that the NPP MPs’ petition failed to satisfy the threshold necessary for a recall. He stressed that such requests must adhere to specific legal criteria, which, in this instance, had not been met.

    “The discretion to approve or reject the recall lies with the Speaker,” Dr. Forson noted, emphasizing that the required threshold had not been reached.

    In the memo, Dr. Forson further urged Speaker Bagbin to exercise his discretion and decline the request, arguing that the petition was inconsistent with parliamentary standing orders and lacked any compelling reasons to warrant reconvening the House.

    “Respectfully, Mr. Speaker, we wish to submit that based on the petitioner’s own request, you are not obliged to recall Parliament,” the memo stated.

    “Further, the petitioner has not demonstrated that there is any emergency nor urgent government business to warrant a recall of Parliament, with barely eleven (11) remaining days to the crucial 2024 General Election,” it added.

    The NPP MPs, in their petition dated November 22, had called for Parliament to be recalled immediately to address critical government business.

    However, Dr. Forson’s response reflects the opposition’s position, questioning both the necessity and the legal justification for the recall.

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  • Speaker petitioned to recall Parliament again amid boycott threats by NDC MPs

    Speaker petitioned to recall Parliament again amid boycott threats by NDC MPs

    The Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has petitioned the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, to reconvene the House to address the outstanding business of Parliament.

    In a letter signed by Afenyo-Markin, he urged Speaker Bagbin to exercise his constitutional mandate under Standing Orders 57(3) and 58(4) to recall Parliament and address pressing matters that remain unresolved.

    Speaker Alban Bagbin had previously adjourned the House indefinitely following a half-side representation on Thursday, November 7. Parliamentary sitting was adjourned sine die after New Patriotic Party (NPP) Members of Parliament failed to show up, despite the House being recalled less than a month earlier on October 22.

    Earlier, Speaker Bagbin had directed members of Parliament to end their recess and reconvene at the Accra International Conference Centre following a petition filed by NPP MPs under Article 112(3) of the 1992 Constitution and Order 53 of the Standing Orders of Parliament. This was to address urgent national matters that required immediate action.

    However, during Thursday’s sitting, the Speaker explained that the House could not proceed with business as the Business Committee, chaired by NPP Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, was unable to convene and deliberate on matters that should have been discussed.

    In response to the call for a reconvening of Parliament, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has signaled its intent to boycott any emergency session. National Chairman of the NDC, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, instructed his party’s MPs to abstain from attending the sitting. Nketia cautioned that with Ghana’s general election just three weeks away, any recall would likely serve as an opportunity for the ruling NPP to engage in corrupt practices rather than addressing critical government business.

    Tamale Central MP, Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, also raised concerns over the financial burden that emergency parliamentary sessions impose on the state, emphasizing that each session costs Ghana at least GH¢1 million—a significant sum for a single day’s sitting.

    Meanwhile, several important government business items remain in limbo. These include the approval of two Supreme Court Judge nominees appointed by President Akufo-Addo, as well as tax waivers exceeding $350 million.

    Additionally, there are pending bills before Parliament, including the Architects Registration Bill 2024, the Economic and Organised Crime Office (Amendment) Bill 2024, the Vaccines Development and Manufacturing Bill 2024, and the Environmental Protection Agency Bill 2024. Parliament had previously concluded consideration of the Environmental Protection Agency Bill 2024 on October 16, during the 5th meeting of the 4th session of the 8th Parliament.

  • No NDC MP should show up for any ‘supposed’ emergency recall of Parliament – Asiedu Nketia

    No NDC MP should show up for any ‘supposed’ emergency recall of Parliament – Asiedu Nketia

    National Chairman of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia has instructed his party’s Members of Parliament to abstain from any emergency recall of the House, which is currently on an indefinite recess.

    Asiedu Nketiah asserted that with Ghana’s general election just three weeks away, any such recall would likely serve as an opportunity for the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) to engage in corrupt practices rather than addressing urgent government business.

    “…Let no NDC MP set foot in Parliament. If they like, they can go and burn the sea. There’s no work in Parliament that can be said to be an emergency. There’s no emergency. Parliament will only be recalled so they can continue with the insatiable corruption they have perpetrated for the past eight years.

    They still want to advance the corruption with just three weeks left. We won’t go close to them today or tomorrow,” he stated while addressing a crowd of party enthusiasts as part of his ongoing national campaign.

    Johnson Asiedu Nketiah’s remarks follow a Supreme Court ruling that overturned Speaker Alban Bagbin’s declaration of four parliamentary seats as vacant, including three held by the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

    The Speaker had justified his decision by citing Articles 97(g) and (h) of the Constitution, along with precedent, arguing that the affected MPs forfeited their seats by opting to contest the upcoming elections either as independent candidates or under the banner of a different political party.

    However, the Supreme Court, in a 5-2 majority ruling, held that an MP can only vacate their seat under Articles 97(g) and (h) if they choose to remain in Parliament while adopting a new political identity.

    Reacting to this decision, Asiedu Nketiah accused the Supreme Court of overstepping its constitutional mandate, warning that such actions pose a serious threat to Ghana’s democracy and must be firmly opposed.“The judges can say what they want. We will also use the rules of Parliament to work in Parliament. When we speak of democracy standing firm, democracy does not exist if you take out Parliament.

    That is why every nation interested in their democracy must collectively protect their Parliament because your democracy falters if Parliament is weakened, and that would not be allowed to happen. Our Parliament and democracy were built off our blood. We won’t sit and watch one person come and destroy our democracy. That will not happen today or tomorrow,” he stated.

  • Supreme Court’s full ruling on parliamentary vacant seats controversy

    Supreme Court’s full ruling on parliamentary vacant seats controversy

    The Supreme Court has clarified its decision to uphold the suit filed by Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, bringing clarity to the controversy surrounding when a Member of Parliament (MP) is deemed to have vacated their seat.

    In its detailed judgment, the Court ruled that an MP is considered to have vacated their seat only if they change their political affiliation during their current term while continuing to serve in Parliament under a new party identity.

    The ruling, which aligns with the Majority Leader‘s position, interprets Articles 97(1)(g) and (h) of the Constitution as applying strictly to the ongoing parliamentary term. These provisions, the Court emphasized, do not extend to future terms, meaning an MP’s decision to contest elections under a different party in subsequent electoral cycles does not constitute grounds for vacating their seat.

    The judgment further clarified that an MP must relinquish their seat if they switch parties during their tenure while still representing the new party in Parliament. The provisions are designed to address political alignment during the present term of service and do not regulate political choices made for future elections.

    The full ruling is provided below.

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  • Bagbin conducts school children to sing ‘It is well with my soul’

    Bagbin conducts school children to sing ‘It is well with my soul’

    On Saturday, Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin engaged children from some private schools.

    He spoke on the need for peace and unity for national development and the need for all to uphold the ideals of democracy.

    Before bidding farewell, he led the children to sing “It is well with my soul” hymn penned by hymnist Horatio Spafford and composed by Philip Bliss.

    Recently, the Speaker has been in the news over an impasse in parliament. This stems from the declaration of four seats vacant after their holders officially began their quest to contest in the upcoming elections as independent candidates.

    This has led to a leadership crisis as both NPP Members of Parliament and NDC Members of Parliament fight for the Majority position.

    NPP Caucus leader, Alexander Afenyo Markin run to the Supreme Court and secured a ruling directing the Speaker to suspend his ruling. The Speaker in turn got his lawyers to file a stay of execution on the court’s ruling but that was dismissed for lacking merit.

    Despite the development, the Speaker has refused to rescind his directive.