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Minority condemns Acting CEO of Petroleum Commission
The Minority Caucus has unequivocally condemned Ms Victoria Emeafa Hardcastle, Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Petroleum Commission for attacking Member of Parliament for Nsawam Adoagyiri and Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh.
In a statement, they described her behaviour as reprehensible and contemptuous.
According to them the conduct exhibited by her is against the Leadership of Parliament.
They describe her behaviour on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, as one that represents one of the most flagrant attacks on parliamentary dignity in recent memory and demands an appropriately stern response from the House
“Ms Hardcastle’s attempt to direct the Minority Chief Whip, Hon. Frank Annor-Domprel, on the execution of his parliamentary duties, coupled with her unconscionable description of a senior Member of Parliament as “silly”, constitutes an egregious assault on parliamentary authority that cannot go unchallenged,” the statement added.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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Parliament has confirmed that the Member of Parliament for Asante Akyem North, Kwame Ohene Frimpong, has been detained at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
In a statement signed by the Clerk to Parliament, Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, Parliament said the incident had been brought to the attention of the House leadership.
According to the statement, the Speaker of Parliament and the leadership of the House are currently in contact with Ghana’s Mission in The Hague to gather detailed information about the matter.
Parliament, however, did not disclose the reasons behind the MP’s detention.
“The public will be duly informed appropriately on this matter,” the statement added.
By: Jacob Aggrey
President John Dramani Mahama has approved the immediate evacuation of 300 Ghanaians living in South Africa following renewed xenophobic attacks in the country.
According to a statement, the affected Ghanaians had earlier complied with an advisory issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and registered with Ghana’s High Commission in Pretoria for evacuation.
The government said the evacuation exercise is aimed at ensuring the safety and welfare of the citizens affected by the attacks.
The statement described the Ghanaians as distressed persons who sought assistance after tensions and attacks against foreign nationals reportedly escalated in parts of South Africa.
Government assured citizens that it remains committed to protecting the welfare of Ghanaians both at home and abroad.
Authorities are expected to work with Ghana’s diplomatic mission in South Africa to facilitate the safe return of the evacuees to Ghana.
By: Jacob Aggrey
