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NPP Primaries: Bantama MP to step down with some conditions 

  By:brightwebtv.com/nana asare barimah MP for Bantama Daniel Okyem Aboagye Credible information from the camp of the incumbent MP for the Bantama Constituency, Daniel Okyem Aboagye, indicates that the legislator is prepared to step down for his only contender if some terms are met. In a closed-door meeting, the lawmaker …

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“It’s worrying”, Jean Mensa says EC “won’t use NIA data; she doesn’t understand data synchronisation, harmonisation” – Minority

By:brightwebtv/nana asare barimah Minority Leader. The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Mrs Jean Mensa, has appeared before the Special Budget Committee of Parliament to respond to questions relating to the forthcoming compilation of a new register of voters ahead of this year’s polls. He appeared before the committee on …

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NPP has achieved only 14% of manifesto promises – NDC

  by;brightwebtv/nana asare barimah Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa is MP for North Tongu The opposition National Democratic Congress has scored the Akufo-Addo led government an F, saying the administration has only achieved 14 per cent of their 2016 manifesto promises. According to the NDC, claims by the Vice President, Dr Mahammudu …

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Ghana now a reference point in handling Covid-19 pandemic – Akufo-Addo

By:brightwebtv.com/nana asare barimah President Akufo-Addo said Ghana has now become a reference point for many countries in the management of Covid-19 pandemic. According to him, out of a population of about 31 million, 254,331 individuals have been tested for the virus in the last three months. This figure, he said, …

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Chief prays for Mahama at cemetery

By:brightwebtv.com/nana asare barimah The Chief of Breman in the Suame Constituency in Kumasi, Baffuor Kotei Kutin Sraman, has caused a stir by offering special prayers at a cemetery for the flag bearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), ex-President John Dramani Mahama. The traditional leader particularly prayed to the …

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Technology University Bill passed

  By:brightwebtv.com/nana asare barimah File photo: Parliament House Listen to the Article A bill aimed at providing a legal framework for the establishment of a public communication technology university in Ghana has been passed. Members of Parliament (MPs) on Friday unanimously approved the Ghana Communication Technology University Bill, 2020 which …

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EC hit with fresh suit at Supreme Court over Voters Register

  By:brightwebtv.com/nana asare barimah Ghana’s Supreme Court A man, identified as Mark Takyi-Banson, has filed a suit against the Electoral Commission (EC) and the Attorney-General, Gloria Akuffo. The suit, among others, seeks to challenge the EC’s decision to exclude voters identity card and birth certificates as mode of identification and …

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“You’re endangering our lives; stay away from us” – Frustrated Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu tells contacts of COVID MPs

  Majority Leader Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu Majority Leader Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has expressed worry and frustration about the manner in which some MPs, parliamentary staff and journalists who have been identified as having had contacts with some MPs and parliamentary staff who tested positive for COVID-19, still troop to the legislature to …

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COVID-19 MPs still attending Parliament – Mensa Bonsu laments

  by;brightwebtv/nana asare barimah Majority Leader and Member of Parliament for Suame, Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu The leadership of Parliament has expressed concerns over lawmakers and staff who have tested positive for COVID-19 but still attend the House. Presenting the business statement on the floor Friday, June 12, Majority Leader …

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All universities will reopen as directed – VCs assure Akufo-Addo

by;brightwebtv/nana asare barimah Vice-Chancellors of all public universities in the country have assured President Akufo-Addo that, contrary to some media reports, all universities will resume academic work on June 15, 2020, as ordered directed by government. Addressing the President at the Jubilee House, when they paid a courtesy call on him, …

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