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The Drama, Clashes and More: Watch highlights of Parliament, this past week

There was a lot of drama in Ghana’s Parliament during sittings for the 3rd week in February 2025.

The sittings, which took place from Tuesday, February 18, 2025, to Friday, February 21, 2025, saw a lot of debates on a number of issues of national importance.

The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, was summoned before the House to brief it on the outbreak of diseases, including cholera, in some parts of the country.

Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, also appeared before the House to brief it on the country’s fight against illegal mining (galamsey).

The House also debated on a number of issues that came up during the week, including the revocation of appointments of some public servants by the government and the conviction of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Ernest Yaw Kumi.

The week’s sittings ended with a clash between members of the Minority Caucus and Majority Caucus when the MP for Akwatia attempted to make a statement on the floor.

Watch highlights of the proceedings below:

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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