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Minority’s motion won’t stop vetting of Chief Justice nominee – Nii Lante Vanderpuye
The National Coordinator of the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP), Nii Lante Vanderpuye, says the Minority’s motion against the vetting of acting Chief Justice , Paul Baffoe-Bonnie will not stop Parliament from carrying out its constitutional duties.
He explained that Parliament cannot be prevented from performing its functions, including the vetting and approval of nominees.
“Parliament cannot be injuncted from doing what is constitutionally mandated. You may try to stop the President from swearing in the person after approval, but you cannot stop Parliament from proceeding with the vetting” he said.
Mr. Vanderpuye recalled a similar situation in the past when his side was in the Minority and tried to block a committee process but was unsuccessful.
“We abstained from the vote, but Parliament still went ahead,” he noted.
Commenting on the Minority’s current motion, he said their concern appears to be about the process leading to the removal of the former Chief Justice, not the appointment of the new one.
“They are not challenging the legitimacy of the new Chief Justice. Their issue is with the process that led to the removal of the former Chief Justice, which they believe was not properly handled” he explained.
Mr. Vanderpuye urged the Minority to use the Right to Information (RTI) law to access any documents related to the removal process if they seek more clarity.
He emphasized that, despite ongoing legal cases including one at the ECOWAS Court — Parliament will continue with its work as required by the Constitution.
By: Jacob Aggrey
President John Dramani Mahama has clarified that the proposed free primary healthcare policy is designed to support the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), not to take its place.
He explained that the initiative will work alongside the NHIS to improve access to basic healthcare services across the country.
He made the remarks at the official launch of the free primary healthcare programme held on Wednesday April, 15th 2026 at the Shai Osudoku District Hospital in Dodowa.
According to him, the introduction of free primary healthcare does not mean Ghanaians should stop registering for the NHIS.
He urged citizens to continue obtaining their NHIS cards, stressing that the scheme remains important for healthcare delivery beyond the primary level.
He further explained that under the new arrangement, patients seeking care at polyclinics, health centres, CHPS compounds, and health kiosks will not be required to present an NHIS card at the point of examination and treatment.
Instead, individuals will only need to show a Ghana Card or any valid form of identification to prove they are Ghanaians and residents within the community to access services.
He noted that the policy aims to remove barriers to basic healthcare and ensure that more people can receive treatment at the primary level without difficulty.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Ghana Police Service has arrested three (3) suspects in connection with a case of possession of narcotic drugs and engaging in prohibited drug-related activities within the Accra metropolis.
On April 10, 2026, the Special Operations Assistant to the Inspector General of Police received intelligence that a group of individuals were planning to engage in the sale of suspected narcotic drugs at Dzorwulu in Accra.
A surveillance operation was mounted and on 11th April 2026, a Police team proceeded to the area and arrested two suspects, Bright Ayivor and Ifeanyi Ijeoba.
The suspects were found in possession of twenty-two (22) compressed substances suspected to be cocaine, which were being prepared for sale to a prospective buyer.
Further interrogation of the suspects led to the identification of a third suspect, Kwabena Botwe as a key figure in the drug trade.
A follow-up operation at Caprice resulted in his arrest after Police mounted surveillance during a planned transaction involving proceeds from the sale of the suspected drugs.
The suspect later led Police to his residence at Greda Estates, where a search resulted in the retrieval of an amount of GHc400,000 and a counting machine.
According to the police, during the operation, he attempted to bribe the arresting officers with an additional GHc420,000, which has been retained as evidence.
All the suspects are currently in Police custody assisting investigations and will be put before the court.
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