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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
The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mubarak, has disclosed that poor coordination and weak communication among security agencies contributed significantly to the violence recorded during the 2020 and 2024 general elections.
In his address on the findings of the Election-Related Violence Report, the Minister said the task force that investigated the incidents discovered that the lack of proper coordination between security institutions often led to confusion on the ground, resulting in clashes and excessive use of force in some areas.
Mr. Muntaka explained that in several instances, security agencies operated without clear communication channels, which created gaps in response and accountability. This, he said, made it difficult to control situations that later turned violent.
He emphasised that the report had recommended stronger collaboration and improved coordination mechanisms among the various security agencies to ensure effective communication and joint planning during future elections.
The Minister further noted that the report has been submitted to the Attorney General’s Department for legal advice and for determining appropriate compensation for victims and families affected by the violence.
He assured that the government is committed to implementing the task force’s recommendations to strengthen inter-agency coordination, enhance professionalism, and maintain peace and order in future electoral processes.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced that all mobile loan applications and digital credit service providers currently operating in the country without a license must regularize their operations by June 30, 2026.
In a public notice issued on October 31, 2025, the central bank said it will begin accepting applications from companies seeking to operate as Digital Credit Services Providers starting November 3, 2025.
The Bank explained that all entities offering digital loans or credit services must submit the required documents and meet the licensing requirements before the deadline.
It warned that any company that fails to comply with the directive will face regulatory action.
The Bank of Ghana urged operators and the public to contact its FinTech and Innovation Office in Accra for details on the licensing process or visit its official website, www.bog.gov.gh
By: Jacob Aggrey
