POLITICS

Former president John Dramani Mahama has spoken about the raging debate around plans to pay emoluments to spouses of the president and his vice. The issue has become topical in the last few days after it emerged that an emoluments committee set up by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo had recommeded that presidential …

Mr Rockson-Nelson Defeamakpor, Member of Parliament (MP) for South Dayi has justified the government’s decision to provide US$100,000 as car loans for MPs. According to him, all the other arms of government with the exception of the legislature are provided with official vehicles for their use without going for a loan. …

• Ken Ofori-Atta announced a $28 million loan agreement for MPs so they can buy vehicles • The public has been enraged, attacking the MPs on the matter • Kate Addo has reacted, saying that since the monies will be paid back, there is no need for people to attack them …

• Abronye has taken a legal action against the state for agreeing to pay allowances to the spouses of the president and his vice • He says the decision is not enshrined in law • He wants the committee to declare the recommendation of the emolument committee null and void …

• The spouses of the president and the vice have been included in the salary structure for Article 71 holders • Rockson Nelson-Dafeamekpor and Dr Clement Apaak have sued the AG • They were joined by one Frederick Nii Commey Two NDC MPs have sued the Attorney General (AG) of Ghana over …

The Minority in parliament has announced it will go to the Supreme Court to seek redress over the decision of Parliament to approve the payment of salaries to the First and Second ladies. The approval by Parliament has formalized the payment of remuneration to the spouses of the President and Vice President …

The Youth Wing of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has begun the much-anticipated street protest dubbed ‘March For Justice’. The protest is to demand justice for persons who lost their lives as a result of “state-sponsored thuggery” in the hands of the police and the military under the current administration. …

The National Women Organizer for the opposition National Democratic Congress(NDC) Dr. Hannah Bissiw says the party going forward whatever action the government takes against NDC members will be reciprocated. According to her, NDC members will now stand up against any government-sponsored intimidation. Speaking to EIB Network Central Regional Correspondent Yaw …

The President and CEO of the Institute for Security, Disaster and Emergency Studies, Dr. Ishmael Norman has said the current New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration is full of old people with colonial mindsets. In his view, these officials are still adopting old ways of governing the country. His comments follow …