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Controversy Halts Vetting of Ministerial Nominees.

Ghana politics, vetting controversy, ministerial nominees, Parliamentary Appointments Committee, Kwame Governs Agbodza, minority-majority clash, Ghana parliament news, roads minister designate, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, Bernard Ahiafo. 4o The vetting of ministerial nominees by Ghana’s Parliamentary Appointments Committee came to an unexpected halt due to disagreements between the minority and majority members. Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin raised a constitutional concern regarding the absence of an executive secretary to oversee the process, sparking heated exchanges. Chairman Bernard Ahiafo suspended the session for five minutes to allow for internal discussions, though tensions remained high. As the proceedings resumed, Minister-Designate for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, faced a two-hour delay in being vetted. The controversy highlights the ongoing friction in Ghana’s political landscape during the vetting process.

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Independent MPs Align with NDC Majority in Parliament.

Four independent Members of Parliament have decided to collaborate with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Majority Caucus in Parliament. The Majority Chief Whip, Kwame Governs Agbodza, announced this during a parliamentary discussion but noted that official communication is yet to be made to the Speaker.The MPs include Dr. Ohene Kwame Frimpong (Asante Akim North), Nandaya Yaw Stanley (Wulensi), Kwame Asare Obeng, aka Kwame A Plus (Gomoa Central), and Worlasi Kpeli (Afram Plains North), an NDC member who contested independently.These MPs lack the numbers to form a third caucus, so they are required to individually notify the Speaker of their decision to join the Majority for parliamentary business. Until this happens, the Speaker, Alban Bagbin, stated their decisions would not be recorded officially.This development could alter the composition of Parliament’s Selection Committee, which is responsible for assigning MPs to various parliamentary […]

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