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Majority to constitute new leadership on January 23 – Ato Forson
The Majority in Parliament has announced plans to restructure and reveal its new leadership in the House on Thursday, January 23, 2025.
This decision follows calls from the Minority Caucus urging the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to formally reorganize the leadership of the Majority Caucus to enhance the effectiveness of legislative proceedings.
The move comes in the wake of the approval of Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Majority Leader, as Minister for Finance, and Governs Agbodza, the Majority Chief Whip, as Minister-Designate for Roads and Highways.
Raising concerns on the floor of Parliament, Matthew Nyindam, the Member of Parliament for Kpandai, likened the current state of the House to “a sheep without a shepherd,” underscoring the pressing need for clear leadership within the Majority Caucus.
“We are confused about who is leading government business in the House. They should tell us who is leading us in this House because business must progress. We are here and ready to support them, but we don’t know our leader. We are all concerned. We cannot run this House like that. Go and enjoy your ministerial role—Minister for Roads or Finance—but the black seat is empty. We want to help government business to run, but as we sit now, we are confused,” he stated.
Responding to the concerns, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson reassured the House that the Majority Caucus would designate its front bench by the following day.
“I am still the leader of the House, and I have not been sworn in as the Minister of Finance. God willing, tomorrow, the NDC Caucus will designate our front bench,” he affirmed.
Source: Citinewsroom.com
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COP Yohuno takes over from Dr.Dampare as new IGP
President John Dramani Mahama has in accordance with Articles 91 and 202 of the 1992 constitution and in consultation with the Council of State, appointed Commissioner of Police (COP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno as the Inspector-General of Police.
He replaces COP Dr. George Akuffo Dampare.
COP Yohuno brings forty years of experience to the position of IGP and is expected to oversee the modernization and transformation of the Ghana Police Service.
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Minister for the Interior Urges European Union to Improve on Collaboration and Support
The Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, commended the European Union (EU) for its continuous support and initiatives in Ghana and urged the Union to enhance collaboration and support with the Ministry and its agencies.
Ghana takes security issues seriously and will do everything possible to protect the peace and maintain security in the country, the Minister assured.
Other areas of collaboration discussed during the meeting aimed to improve the Ghana Prisons Service, particularly decongestion and equipment improvement.
Hon. Muntaka made these remarks while receiving a delegation from the EU, led by its Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Irchad Razaaly.
The delegation assessed the EU’s Defence and Security initiative in Ghana, as well as supporting the country’s security and defence capabilities.
The initiative is part of the EU’s integrated approach to tackling instability and insecurity challenges in the region.
The EU Security and Defence Initiative (EU SDI) in the Gulf of Guinea region is geared towards strengthening the security and defence capabilities of Ghana and effectively respond to security threats.
