Mahama Ayariga is scheduled to appear before the Appointments Committee for vetting on Thursday. The Minority Leader has stated that the vetting process will be conducted rigorously.
A private legal practitioner suggests that Mahama Ayariga's position on Ghana's controversial anti-LGBTQ+ Bill might have influenced the decision to replace him as Majority Leader.
A significant cabinet reshuffle is anticipated within Ghana's Mahama administration, with Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga and Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings reportedly in line for new ministerial appointments.
Ghana's Minority caucus staged a walkout in protest against the proposed Public Tribunals Bill, arguing it could lead to a return of 'tsoo Boi' justice and pressure suspects into guilty pleas. A clash ensued between Afenyo-Markin and the Attorney General over the bill's implications.
Mahama Ayariga, the Majority Leader in Parliament, stated that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) must account for former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta before asking Ghanaians for another chance to govern.
Ghana's parliament has passed a controversial bill that criminalizes LGBTQ+ activities and advocacy, drawing both relief from proponents and strong reactions from international bodies. The bill now awaits presidential assent to become law, with some Catholic Bishops stating Ghana can survive without foreign aid if threatened over the bill's passage.
Ghana's Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, has declared that the nation is experiencing its 'fastest economic recovery in history' under President John Dramani Mahama's second administration.
Majority Leader in Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, has called for urgent accountability following reports that a victim of a hit-and-run accident was allegedly turned away by three major hospitals due to
Ghanaian Member of Parliament Mahama Ayariga has cautioned fellow MPs against shielding politicians from prosecution, emphasizing that 'crime is crime.' This statement comes amid broader discussions about accountability and inflammatory remarks by politicians.
Former Tarkwa MP Mireku Duker has questioned the grassroots political experience of newly appointed Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs Minister Mahama Ayariga for his new role.
Ghana's Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga indicated that Parliament is unlikely to declare the seat of Asante Akyem North MP Kwame Ohene Frimpong vacant, despite his prolonged absence following an arrest.
Majority Leader in Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, has called on Ghanaians, especially young people, to defend and support Parliament and other democratic institutions, emphasizing their role in allowing different political parties to coexist.
Ghana's Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has called for calm regarding public discussions about the Damang mining concession, emphasizing that the issue should not be politicized and that proper administrative procedures were followed.
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.
Ghana's Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, clarified that calls for accountability regarding public resource management under the previous administration are a constitutional obligation, not political vengeance.
Majority Leader and Leader of Government Business, Mahama Ayariga, has assured the Minority Caucus that the government will not exceed its target of 60 ministers.
Outgoing Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has defended the financial costs associated with the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), arguing that these 'losses' have helped stabilize the Cedi and contain inflation.
James Agalga is being considered as a replacement for Mahama Ayariga as the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Majority Leader, despite some concerns about his leadership experience.
The Minority Caucus in Ghana's Parliament has strongly criticized the government's Mid-Year Budget, describing it as a 'Kwashiorkor' document that lacks substance.
Ghana's Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has defended Parliament's decision to hold a closed-door briefing with the Bank of Ghana Governor, while the Minority is accused of prioritizing media optics over accountability regarding the proceedings.
Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has accused Ghana's opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) of hoping the National Democratic Congress (NDC) would fail to pass the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, also known as the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill.
Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has stated that Ghana's Parliament is one of the most transparent legislative institutions on the African continent, ranking second in Africa for openness and public accessibility.
A Majority Leader in Parliament has stated that Parliament will take drastic action if the government's investigation into the reported refusal of emergency care to a hit-and-run victim falls short.