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Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill can be reconsidered despite passage – Bagbin
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, says Parliament can still revisit the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025—popularly known as the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill—even after its passage. According to him, the House retains the authority to move a motion to rescind or review its earlier decision on the Bill. His re...
Parliament to debate 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review within three days
Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has announced that Parliament will conclude debate on the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review within three days, including a special sitting on Saturday, July 25. The schedule was outlined in the Business Committee’s statement for the 10th week, covering Tuesday, July 21, to Saturday, July 25. Th...
Parliament congratulates Black Stars after 1-0 win over Panama in 2026 World Cup opener
Parliament has congratulated the Black Stars following their hard-fought victory over Panama, while urging the team to improve performance levels and avoid complacency as they prepare for more demanding fixtures in the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Parliament approves GH₵8.77bn DACF as MPs raise concerns over arrears and metro funding
Parliament has approved the proposed 2026 formula for the distribution of the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF), with a total allocation of GH₵8.77 billion for the year. The figure represents an increase from the GH₵7.51 billion allocated in 2025, marking a 16.78 per cent rise. An amount of GH₵166.95 million has b...
Parliament approves GH₵8.77bn DACF as MPs raise concerns over arrears and metro funding
Parliament has approved the proposed 2026 formula for the distribution of the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF), with a total allocation of GH₵8.77 billion for the year.
Lupus advocates take fight to Parliament, push for stronger support for patients
The Oyemam Autoimmune Foundation has led a delegation of lupus advocates to Parliament in a major effort to place lupus and other autoimmune diseases higher on Ghana’s national health agenda.
Parliament to reconstitute Ghana’s ECOWAS Parliament delegation; Afenyo-Markin returns
Parliament is set to reconstitute Ghana’s delegation to the ECOWAS Parliament, a move that will see Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin return as a member of the country’s delegation. The development follows the decision by Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei to reject her nomination to replace Mr Afenyo-Mark...
Only Parliament can impose taxes and levies — Dafeamekpor
Majority Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor has stated that under Ghanaian law, only Parliament has the constitutional authority to impose taxes or levies amid ongoing discussions surrounding the suspended charge on wallet-to-bank transfers.
Lights, Camera, Parliament: Ghanaian entertainers who traded fame for politics
For decades, politics in Ghana was largely perceived as a preserve of career politicians, lawyers, academics, public servants and professionals who had spent years working within political parties. But that perception is gradually changing. From actors and musicians to television personalities and beauty queens, a grow...
PAC Vice Chair raises alarm over stalled corruption prosecutions, calls for stronger enforcement
Vice Chairman of Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Davis Ansah Opoku, has raised concerns about what he describes as weak enforcement of corruption-related recommendations made by Parliament, revealing that none of the committee’s referrals to the Attorney General over the past six years has resulted in pro...
Parliament to install solar panels to lead national renewable energy drive
Parliament is set to lead by example in Ghana’s transition to renewable energy with plans to install solar panels at the parliamentary enclave as part of efforts to promote clean energy adoption across Ghana.
Health Committee presents report on death of hit-and-run victim Charles Amissah to parliament
Parliament’s Health Committee has formally laid its report on the circumstances surrounding the death of 29-year-old hit-and-run victim Charles Amissah, before the House, paving the way for parliamentary debate and possible legislative or administrative action. The report follows a probe sanctioned by the Health Minist...