Tag: parliamentary oversight
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CJ vetting boycott: Deloitte partner urges Ghanaian leaders to respect democratic processes
Ghana’s Vetting Process Under Scrutiny The recent walkout by members of Parliament during the vetting of a key official has intensified debate over how democratic processes should be carried out in Ghana. In the wake of events surrounding the vetting exercise, Yaw Appiah Lartey, a lawyer and partner at Deloitte Africa, has publicly urged political…
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Ghana MPs at Center of Controversy as Hunt intensifies over Alleged Affair Linked to Late NADMO Official’s Wife
Background to the Controversy The death of Samuel Aboagye, the former Deputy Director of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), in the August 6, 2025 Ghana Armed Forces helicopter crash has sparked a wave of investigations, rumors, and political tension. As details surrounding the incident remain unsettled, questions about a possible personal relationship involving Aboagye’s…
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MPs Demand RCI on US-MMalaysia Trade Deal Over Sovereignty and Transparency
Background: A New Trade Deal Between Malaysia and the United States The recent trade agreement between Malaysia and the United States has drawn attention from lawmakers and civil society alike. While proponents argue that deeper economic ties could spur investment, spur growth, and create jobs, critics warn that certain provisions may compromise Malaysia’s sovereignty and…
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MPs Push for RCI on US-Malaysia Trade Deal Over Sovereignty, Transparency Concerns
Call for a Royal Commission of Inquiry signals growing scrutiny of the US-Malaysia trade pact In Kuala Lumpur, a chorus of concern is rising among Malaysian lawmakers as they demand greater oversight of Malaysia’s recently signed trade agreement with the United States. Subang MP Wong Chen led calls for a Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI)…
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Parliament Ruling on Chief Justice Nominee Process: Afenyo-Markin’s Motion Fails
Background: A Contested Nomination The parliamentary landscape in Ghana faced a fresh clash between the minority and majority factions as a motion by a leading opposition figure sought to halt the vetting of a high-profile judiciary nominee. The motion, presented by Minority Leader Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, targeted the Appointment Committee’s plan to screen Paul Baffoe-Bonnie…
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Sweden’s Somalia aid deal raises questions over transparency and repatriations
Background: a confidential December 2023 arrangement Sweden’s government is under scrutiny over a reported, confidential arrangement linked to Somalia’s handling of returned migrants. According to Sveriges Radio, in December 2023 about 100 million kronor were redirected from existing aid to projects that were considered to align with the Somali prime minister’s priorities. In exchange, Sweden…
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Secret Sweden-Somalia Aid Deal: Dousa Called to Committee
What the allegations claim According to Ekot’s sources, in December 2023 Sweden allegedly redirected 100 million kronor toward projects tied to the circle around Somalia’s prime minister. The Somali government reportedly insisted that this core group gain more influence over the funds than conventional aid allocations. The aim, as described by the reporting, was to…