Ghanaian politicians are calling for renewed investigations into the AKSA power deal, with Majority Chief Whip Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor challenging the nation to confront its accountability deficit. MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah also called for a full-scale inquiry, arguing that alleged bribery exposes serious failures in Ghana’s systems for preventing corruption.
Majority Chief Whip Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor criticized the arrest and detention of individuals for comments deemed insulting to the government or public officials, warning that such actions could harm the administration rather than protect it.
Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh called on African leaders to leverage the continent's vast natural resources for economic development and job creation, rather than allowing external entities to reap the primary benefits.
Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar has been recognized as the chief whip of the NCPI, while Kiren Rijiju has extended an invitation to the rebel TMC bloc for an all-party meeting, signaling political shifts.
Reports indicate that UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is contemplating resignation, with some sources suggesting he is ready to quit while others, including a government source, state he remains focused on his role. This comes amid growing pressure from within his party and rivals.
Ghana's Parliament is embroiled in debate over the reconsideration of the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill, with the Speaker directing a review of its passage. Discussions include concerns about the bill's impact on identity, human rights, and legislative processes, alongside claims of account compromise regarding a Majority Leader's stance.
Ghana's controversial anti-LGBTQ bill has been presented to Parliament for its second reading, with some lawmakers pushing for a rapid passage. The bill has sparked debate, with the Majority Chief Whip cautioning against rushing the process.
Ghana's Majority Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has asserted that only Parliament possesses the constitutional authority to impose taxes or levies, a statement made amidst ongoing discussions about a suspended charge on wallet-to-bank transfers.
Minority Chief Whip MP Frank Annoh-Dompreh announced that Ghana's NPP Minority Caucus is prepared for the 2028 elections, asserting the opposition has significantly rebuilt after its 2024 defeat.
International lawyer Amanda Clinton has defended her comments regarding a perceived weak trust between Ghana and foreign investigators, responding to criticism from Majority Chief Whip Nelson Rockson-Dafeamekpor concerning the arrest and detention of an Asante Akyem North MP.
Majority Chief Whip Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor revealed that Asante Akyem North MP Kwame Ohene Frimpong was intercepted and questioned at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol due to an arrest warrant issued by U.S. authorities.
Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh has cautioned that recent reductions in cocoa producer prices are causing despair among farmers and could escalate cross-border cocoa smuggling if the government doesn't intervene.
Several prominent members, including former Chief Whip of the Senate Sir Rowland Owie, have left the African Democratic Party (ADC) in Edo State as the party prepares for its primaries.
Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh has called for transparency regarding arrears within the Pan-African Parliament. He warned against last-minute disclosures that could undermine confidence in ongoing proceedings.
The Nigerian Federal Government has introduced a new compensation scheme for injured and deceased civil servants, alongside measures to address bottlenecks in the existing system. These initiatives aim to improve support for public sector employees and their families.
A man in Bangladesh has been sent to jail following a social media post concerning the chief whip, sparking discussions about freedom of expression and legal repercussions.
The Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has called on the NDC government to urgently prioritise the cocoa sector, stressing the need to restore fair producer prices and ensure timely payment to…
Frank Annoh-Dompreh, Minority Chief Whip in Ghana's Parliament, questioned whether former President John Dramani Mahama would have reduced cocoa prices if it were an election year, suggesting the move is politically motivated.
The South African Parliament has ordered Nkabane, the ANC's recently appointed deputy chief whip in the National Assembly, to apologize for a breach related to Seta appointments.
Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh has called on President John Dramani Mahama to consult former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for economic guidance, particularly concerning recent economic challenges.
Senator Peter Onyekachi Nwebonyi, Deputy Chief Whip of the Senate, has pledged ₦200 million for the construction of an ultra-modern law auditorium and internal road network at Alex Ekwueme Federal University (AE-FUNAI).
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The first session of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad (Bangladesh Parliament) is scheduled to begin on Thursday, with initial reports indicating it will commence without a speaker or deputy speaker.
I speak to the need for legislative action against ecocide — the mass destruction of ecosystems — and for Ghana to align itself with a growing global movement to make environmental devastation a punishable crime both domestically and internationally.
Frank Annoh-Dompreh, the Minority Chief Whip, has inspected the ongoing construction of a new Health Centre in Adoagyiri, pledging full equipment support to expand access to quality healthcare in the constituency.
Ex-Senate chief whip Sir Rowland Owie distances himself from the recent violent attack on the ADC secretariat and the home of Chief John Odigie-Oyegun.
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Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh has claimed to have “exposed” what he described as constitutional inconsistencies and fiscal mismanagement within the NDC administration, following the release of the 2025 DACF Guidelines.
Ghanaian Majority Chief Whip Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor has defended Ayine's management of the Aksa power deal case and urged Parliament to distance itself from direct investigations into the alleged bribery scandal. He advocated for a multi-agency committee to establish facts.
A former Chief Whip of the House of Representatives, Mr. Bwari, has disputed former President Obasanjo’s claim that Atiku offered Mr. Na’Abba N5 million to initiate impeachment proceedings against him, recalling the impeachment crisis.
Senator Rowland Owie, former Chief Whip of the Nigerian Senate, has expressed profound sorrow following the death of Mrs. Mary Amaechi, the mother of his brother Knight, Rt. Honourable Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi.
Ghanaian officials are warning that red tape could cost the country a carbon investment boom, and that Ghana must not sell cheap today what it needs tomorrow. The Minority Chief Whip specifically cautioned against undervaluing carbon credits.
The chief whip of the MK party, who is also a member of the Impeachment Committee, has been charged with defrauding party employees of R233,000. State allegations claim he misappropriated funds intended for staff.
Ghana's Majority Chief Whip has defended the swift progression of the LGBTQ bill, stating it will be passed in weeks, not months. He clarified that the legislative push is not a reenactment of previous events.
Ghana's Majority Chief Whip, Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor, has issued a stern warning to the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), stating it will face tough questions if it fails to improve its performance despite receiving state resources and legal backing.
Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh has criticized the Mahama-led NDC government, accusing it of rapidly worsening hardship for Ghanaians just months after taking office.
Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh has warned of a national food distribution crisis in Ghana, stating that food is rotting on farms while Senior High Schools face shortages of essential supplies.
Ghanaian opposition figures, including the Minority Chief Whip and Annoh-Dompreh, have strongly criticized the Mahama government over the persistent power crisis, known as "dumsor." They assert that the crisis is severely impacting jobs and the nation's economy, urging immediate emergency action.
A Senate minority whip, along with other politicians, has defected from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the National Democratic Congress (NDC). The defection is attributed to ongoing crises within the ADC party.
Frank Annoh-Dompreh, Minority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, has been elected Chairman of the Committee on Health, Social Work and Labour at the Pan-African Parliament.
Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh issued a strong call for unity and compromise at the ongoing extraordinary session of the Pan-African Parliament, warning against ego-driven power struggles.
The US Navy Secretary was ousted from his position effective immediately, following reports of internal conflicts and disagreements with senior Pentagon officials.
Two ships carrying 200,000 metric tons of fuel oil have anchored at a jetty in Bangladesh. This arrival is expected to bolster the country's fuel reserves.
Ghana's Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has strongly criticized the government, alleging that maize imports are detrimental to local farmers and refuting claims that locally produced maize is unsuitable for poultry feed.
Tension is escalating in Oyo State, Nigeria, as an impeachment plot has led to a full-blown political crisis within the State House of Assembly, causing a split among lawmakers.
The Chief Whip has indicated that the Bangladesh National Parliament may convene on Friday if necessary to ensure the timely passage of ordinances within the stipulated deadline.
Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh has expressed concern over reports that sugar sacks are being used to package cocoa beans in parts of Ghana under the Mahama government.
Majority Chief Whip Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor has defended Ghana's newly passed Legal Education Reforms Bill, asserting that it strengthens rather than weakens the quality of legal training.
Richard Acheampong, the Second Deputy Majority Chief Whip and MP for Bia East, has accused the Minority in Parliament of deliberately disrupting proceedings to impede government operations.
Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh has criticized Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga for failing to schedule motions filed by the Minority for debate in Ghana's Parliament.
Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh has alleged that high-ranking NDC officials are sending him threatening messages regarding a cocoa farmer outreach, following earlier reports of NDC attempts to disrupt the Minority's engagement event.
Frank Annoh-Dompreh, the Minority Chief Whip, alleges that the Ghanaian government has instructed Licensed Buying Companies to halt cocoa purchases nationwide, a move he claims is causing distress among farmers.
The Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has led members of the Minority Caucus in Parliament on a tour of cocoa-growing communities in Ghana's Eastern Region.
The Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri and Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has announced the successful launch of the Nsawam-Adoagyiri Eye Care Project 2026, describing it as a major step towards improving healthcare delivery in the constituency.
Sir Rowland Owie, a former Chief Whip of the Senate and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has denied involvement in recent attacks on the party’s Secretariat and the residence of Chief John Odigie-Oyegun.
The starting gun has been fired for the Galway West by-election, with Fine Gael selecting former government chief whip and Senator Seán Kyne as their candidate, facing tough challenges from both left and right.
Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, Majority Chief Whip and President of the Ghana Law Society, criticized the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) for responding to concerns raised by law firms regarding lawyer availability during proceedings.
uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party) parliamentary chief whip Philasande Mkhize has issued a warning to MP Phumlani Khubukeli following allegations that he accused her of being under the influence of alcohol and made unwanted romantic advances.
Ghanaian Majority Chief Whip Rockson-Nelson Etse Kwami Dafeamekpor has called for urgent continental measures, including an AU early warning system, to combat xenophobic violence. He warned that such violence against African migrants in South Africa risks undermining the country’s moral authority and international standing.
Mmabatho Mokoena-Zondi, the MK chief whip, has been granted R30,000 bail in a fraud case where she is accused of soliciting a percentage of staff salaries for Zuma.
Majority Chief Whip Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor has clarified that the proposed charge on mobile money-to-bank transfers is distinct from the Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy), emphasizing their different natures.
Ghana's Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has accused the National Democratic Congress (NDC) of engaging in scams and misleading the Ghanaian public. He stated that the 'wailing across Ghana' reflects the NDC's alleged deceit.
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Kalyan Banerjee has been brought back as the Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief whip in the Lok Sabha. This reinstatement is part of a reshuffle by Mamata Banerjee following a recent setback in Bengal.
Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh has alleged that over 3,000 contract staff were irregularly recruited at Ghana's Environmental Protection Authority (EPA). He claims these recruitments occurred without proper financial clearance and involved massive salary cuts.
Ghana's Majority Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, clarified that Asante Akyem North MP Kwame Ohene Frimpong was on a private visit to the UK when he was detained at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh has filed a GH¢30 million defamation lawsuit against the Bono Regional Minister and a media organization for allegedly linking him to cocoa smuggling and economic sabotage.
Old Tafo MP Vincent Ekow Assafuah has accused the government and the Majority Chief Whip of misleading law students and showing inconsistency in their approach to legal education reforms and the proposed abolition of Ghana School of Law entrance examinations.
Former government chief whip Simon Hart draws parallels between Keir Starmer's current political challenges and the end of Boris Johnson's premiership, suggesting Starmer may soon face similar leadership lessons.
A content creator in Bangladesh has been granted bail in a misinformation case involving the chief whip. The legal proceedings highlight ongoing issues around online content and public figures.
The Chief Whip has proposed dialogue as a potential solution to resolve disagreements between the government and opposition concerning a constitutional amendment.
The BJD chief Naveen Patnaik has appointed Manas Mangaraj as the Rajya Sabha leader, following the exit of Sasmit Patra. Sulata Deo was also named as the deputy leader and chief whip of the BJD parliamentary party.
Ghana's Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, announced plans to petition the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, regarding the government’s decision to reduce cocoa prices.
Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor, Majority Chief Whip and MP for South Dayi, has accused former Ghana Bar Association President Samuel Okudzeto of consistently opposing reforms within the legal profession.
Ghana's Majority Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has firmly denied claims that Majority Members of Parliament were withdrawn from committee sittings, insisting that no such directive was issued and refuting allegations of parliamentary disruption.
The Conservative party’s chief whip, Rebecca Harris, has been condemned for promoting AI-generated footage created by Joshua Bonehill-Paine, a notorious far-right figure who was jailed for hate crimes and claims to be a member of the Tory party.
Ghana's Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has alleged that the Produce Buying Company (PBC) is experiencing significant financial difficulties, leaving cocoa farmers in a precarious situation.
Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh is calling for urgent legislation to criminalise ecocide in Ghana, warning that the country can no longer treat environmental destruction as a minor regulatory offence.
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Ghana's Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has defended the Akufo-Addo administration's contributions of over ¢138 million to the Sinking Fund, while simultaneously rebuking Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson for allegedly failing to deposit any money into the fund.
Frank Annoh-Dompreh, the Minority Chief Whip, has accused the NDC administration of lacking policy direction and fiscal discipline, citing issues surrounding the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF).