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Minority forces adjournment of Appointment Committee
Chaos erupted at the Appointments Committee Committee forcing proceedings to be adjourned yesterday.
This followed a disagreement between the majority and the Minority over the vetting of two ministerial nominees.
The two were minister of Health Designate, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh and Minister for Foreign Affairs Designate, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.
Just after Kwabena Mintah Akandoh took his seat, the minority called for adjournment of the vetting, citing an earlier agreement.
According to them, there was an earlier agreement to only vet four nominees, but the majority took an exception to that insisting the two would be vetted.
Against this backdrop, proceedings came to a standstill, leading to chaos and destruction of state properties.
In the heat of the chaos, the majority leader, Mahama Ayariga, announced that the microphones were no longer functioning following the violent confrontations.
This forced proceedings to come to a close last night.
The vetting of ministerial nominees is expected to continue this morning.
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, yesterday April 14, 2026, promoted seven officers of the Tema Regional Police Command to their next ranks for their role in a recent anti-robbery operation in Tema.
The promotions were awarded to officers who responded to a robbery attack on a Mobile Money vendor at Tema Community 5 leading to the shooting of two robbery suspects and the recovery of a firearm, ammunition, and other exhibits.
The officers promoted are Chief Inspector Enoch Nartey Nuer, Inspector Gershon Dekpey; Inspector Prince Asante; No. 45881 Sergeant Lukman Mohammed; No. 49900 Sergeant Eugene Kuudouru; No. 54157 Corporal Jerome Akator; and No. 59882 Lance Corporal Jonathan Sewurah.
The IGP, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), congratulated the officers on their promotion and commended them for their courage, discipline, and commitment to duty.
The IGP urged the officers to view their promotion as a call to higher responsibility and encouraged all personnel to continue working with dedication and professionalism in the service of the nation.
The Ghana Gold Board has provided financial support to a 10 year old girl undergoing treatment for a brain tumour at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital.
The beneficiary, Regina Agyeiwaa, received a donation of GH¢86,454 to fund two life saving surgeries.
The amount was presented by Gloria Precious Ankomah, who heads the Special Intervention Programme at the Gold Board.
According to the organisation, the support is aimed at ensuring the child receives urgent medical care.
The family of the girl expressed gratitude for the intervention, describing it as timely and life saving.
Medical staff at the hospital also noted that the donation will help facilitate the surgeries needed for her treatment.
The initiative forms part of GoldBod’s broader efforts to support vulnerable people through healthcare and social impact programmes.
By: Jacob Aggrey
