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Bagbin rejects “functus officio” claim, says Parliament can still revisit passed bills before assent
Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has rejected claims that Parliament became functus officio after passing the controversial anti-LGBTQ Bill, insisting that the House has constitutional and procedural powers to revisit legislation before it is presented to the President for assent.
Cabinet approves National Defence University Bill
Cabinet has approved the National Defence University Bill, 2026, for onward submission to Parliament. This was made known when the Deputy Minister of Defence, Ernest Brogya Genfi, led a delegation to Parliament for a pre-session briefing with the Majority Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor. The Bill, a joint initia...
Parliament unlikely to declare Asante Akyem North MP’s seat vacant – Majority Leader
Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has indicated that Parliament is unlikely to declare the seat of the Member of Parliament for Asante Akyem North, Kwame Ohene Frimpong, vacant despite his prolonged absence from the House following his arrest in the Netherlands.
Vincent Ekow Assafuah writes: Welcome home Sedina
The United States District Court, District of Nevada, in its ruling on the extradition request concerning Sedina Christine Tamakloe Attionu, clearly outlined the legal elements that must be satisfied before a certification of extradition can be granted. First, the Court had to satisfy itself that it possessed proper ju...
Current anti-LGBTQ Bill fails to protect Ghanaian values — GPCC
Ghana’s leading Pentecostal and Charismatic church body has criticised the country’s recently passed Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, saying the legislation does not go far enough to protect what it describes as traditional family values. The Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC) said in a stateme...
Don’t misuse PWDs’ funds—Parliament’s Committee on Local Govt to MMDCEs
The Parliamentary Select Committee on Local Government and Rural Development has warned Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) and coordinating directors against the misuse of funds allocated to Persons with Disability (PWDs), saying officials found culpable would face sanctions.
Majority knows BoG Governor won’t come and lie – Oppong Nkrumah on closed-door session
Former Works and Housing Minister and Member of Parliament for Ofoase-Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has accused the Majority in Parliament of preventing the public from hearing responses from the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) because, according to him, the Governor would not support their “propaganda.” Speaking o...
Minority rejects Parliament’s approval of six mining leases, calls process ‘defective rubber stamp’
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has rejected the approval of six mining leases, including two leases involving Damang Mining belonging to Engineers and Planners, describing the process as a “defective rubber stamp” exercise. Addressing the media, the Ranking Member of the Lands and Natural Resources Committee and Mem...
Suame MP slams AG over remarks on limits to free speech
Opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) lawmaker for Suame, John Darko, has criticised Attorney General Dominic Ayine over remarks defending limits on free speech, accusing the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) of undermining constitutional freedoms. Darko said comments attributed to the Attorney General, which...
Parliament launches ‘Mini Parliament’ to give children a voice in national decision-making
The Parliament of Ghana has launched the maiden edition of its Mini Parliament initiative, creating a dedicated platform for children to debate, deliberate, and contribute to national issues that affect them.
BoG Governor’s closed-door sitting: Your walkout didn’t prevent us from taking a decision – Minority told
The Chairman of Parliament’s Economy and Development Committee, Eric Afful, has defended the Majority’s decision to proceed with a closed-door sitting during the appearance of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Governor, Dr. Johnson Asiama, insisting that the decision followed parliamentary procedure. His comments come after the...
GMA assures cooperation as Sammi Awuku flags drug-linked vessel concerns
The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) says it is ready to cooperate with Parliament after allegations by New Patriotic Party (NPP) lawmaker Sammi Awuku over the handling of a vessel linked to suspected drug trafficking. Awuku, who serves as Vice Chairman of Parliament’s Committee on Public Administration and State Interes...