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‘Immunity of MPs not absolute’ – Speaker cautions members against abuse
on: by Radia Sambare
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has told Members of Parliament not to be oblivious of their parliamentary immunity against court processes and police arrest. He said although MPs have legislative immunity, that privilege that ensures that MPs are not distracted
Legislators must propel development with oversight duties
on: by Radia Sambare
The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban S.K. Bagbin has charged legislators in Africa to stay committed to their core mandate of providing oversight on government activities to better serve the people who voted them into power. According to the Speaker,
#fixthecountry conveners express satisfaction with the supreme court ruling
on: by Radia Sambare
Organizers of the #FixTheCountry protest say they are satisfied with the Supreme Court decision to nullify the police’s injunction on their demonstration. The group says the court’s nullification of the injunction is a giant step towards determining their next line of
Minister unhappy about state of tourism Infrastructure in Central Region
on: by Radia Sambare
Dr Ibrahim Mohammed Awal, Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture had noted that though the country’s tourism and hospitality industry was badly hit by the global pandemic, the government had rolled out a detailed plan to enable the industry recover from
June 4: ‘Crisis of confidence’ in political leadership; economy, democracy in ‘dire straits’ 42 years on – Mahama
on: by Radia Sambare
Former President John Mahama has said Ghana’s economy and democracy “are in dire straits” 42 years after the June 4 uprising led by Jerry John Rawlings, who passed away last year. In his June 4 message to commemorate the anniversary on
Kasoa ritual killing: Family laments slow pace of prosecution
on: by Radia Sambare
The family of 11-year-old, Ishmael Mensah, who was allegedly killed by two teenagers for ritual purposes at Lamptey Mills, a suburb of Kasoa, has expressed worry about the impediments hampering the trial process. This comes after the judge presiding over the
13% transport fare hike ‘insult’ to us – Concerned drivers
on: by Radia Sambare
The Concerned Drivers Association has said the 13 per cent transport fare hike announced on Wednesday, 2 June 2021 is an “insult” to its members and has vowed to implement a 20-per cent increase. The PRO of the group, Mr David
Transport fares up by 13%; takes effect from Saturday
on: by Radia Sambare
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has announced a 13 percent increment in transport fares effective Saturday, June 5, 2021. The fares will cover intercity (tro-tro), intercity (long distance) and shared taxis. The decision, according to the union, is to