In the wake of a chaotic vetting session in Ghana's Parliament, four MPs have been handed two-week suspensions from parliamentary duties.  

The Minister-Designate for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has outlined plans to modernise the passport acquisition process in Ghana.

President John Dramani Mahama has nominated Dr Johnson Asiama to serve as Governor of the Bank of Ghana, pending approval by the Council of State. This announcement was made in a statement released by the Presidency on Friday, January 31, 2025.

The Foreign Minister designate, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has committed to enhancing consular support for Ghanaians living abroad, particularly in light of recent mass deportations, including announcements by countries such as the United States.

Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the nominee for Minister of Foreign Affairs, presented a set of reforms for the country’s foreign policy and diplomatic operations during his vetting session on January 31, 2025.

Mr Ablakwa, who has served as a key member of the Foreign Affairs Committee for eight years, outlined several priority areas he plans to address if confirmed.

Health Minister nominee Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has given an assurance that he will not arbitrarily terminate existing contracts in the health sector if approved for the role.

Appearing before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Friday, January 31, Mr Akandoh underscored the importance of the private sector in national development and pledged a fair approach to contractual agreements.

The Appointments Committee of Parliament was once again the scene of heated political clashes on Friday morning, as the Minority and Majority Members engaged in a fresh round of accusations and counter-accusations during the ongoing vetting of ministerial nominees.  

The businessman who was allegedly kidnapped and assaulted has appealed to the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice to take over the prosecution of the case from the police. 

Kofi Iddie Adams, Ghana’s Sports and Recreation Minister Designate, yesterday faced the Parliamentary Vetting Committee following his nomination by President John Dramani Mahama. 

Guaranteeing a loan for someone can be a significant financial commitment, with potential legal implications. 

A neurosurgeon, Prof. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, has taken over from Dr Patrick Kuma-Aboagye as Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), with a promise to implement the governing party’s reset agenda in the health sector. 

A 40-year-old trader who hit the head of a public servant with an empty crate, leading to his death, has been sentenced to 10 years' imprisonment. 

A session of the Appointments Committee of Parliament descended into chaos late on Thursday as tensions between Minority and Majority members flared over the vetting of Kwabena Mintah Akandoh and Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.

A man who sparked violent protests after burning the Quran has been shot dead in Sweden.

The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has inaugurated a five-member committee to investigate the cause of over 2,500 uncleared containers procured by the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and left at the port.

The ministerial nominee for the Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Sam Nartey George, has pledged to ensure adequate funding for cybersecurity once approved.

The Minister nominee for Communications, Digitalisation and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, has criticised the previous administration for using MTN Ghana’s designation as a Significant Market Power (SMP) as a punitive measure, vowing instead to employ it as a corrective tool to promote fair competition in the telecommunications sector.

President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated that the work of the newly-formed Constitutional Review Committee is focused solely on the betterment of Ghana, not on any political party. 

The Minister designate for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, has called for a thoughtful and phased approach to addressing key environmental challenges during his appearance before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Thursday, January 30.

Parliament has approved Dr Edward Omane Boamah as the country’s new Defence Minister, with his swearing-in by President Mahama now awaiting confirmation. 

The approval came on Thursday, January 30, after a heated debate on the ninth report of the Appointments Committee.

Dr Omane Boamah, who was vetted by the committee on Tuesday, January 28, becomes the eighth nominee to be approved in the past week alone. 

The Minister-designate for Environment, Science, and Technology, Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, has called for increased budgetary allocations to environmental and research institutions to address Ghana’s pressing environmental and scientific challenges.

President John Dramani Mahama will later on Thursday (January 30, 2025) swear in members of the Constitution Review Committee and the third batch of ministerial nominees.

As a usual practice in Parliament, a training workshop is organised for new members at the beginning of every Parliament.

The training session is normally handled by the Parliamentary Training Institute and among many of the things new members are taken through is Parliamentary Practice and the Standing Orders.

The Minister designate for Labour, Jobs and Employment, Rashid Pelpuo, has affirmed his commitment to ensuring that no employer in Ghana violates the laws governing minimum wage.

The country has achieved a significant milestone in its debt restructuring efforts as all participating creditor countries have now signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Official Creditor Committee (OCC), marking a crucial step towards the country's economic recovery.