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It took force for Ex-Clerk of Parliament to forward PAC recommendations to A-G – James Klutse Avedzi alleges
Former Chairman of Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee, James Klutse Avedzi, has alleged that delays in transmitting the Committee’s recommendations for prosecution hampered accountability during his tenure.
Parliament passes Value-for-Money Office Bill, 2026
Parliament has passed the Value-for-Money Office Bill, 2026, establishing a statutory body to regulate, monitor, coordinate, and promote value-for-money assessments in the management of public expenditure and procurement. The Bill responds to growing concerns about inefficiencies in public expenditure, project cost ove...
Finance Minister lays 4 key 2025 fiscal and energy reports before Parliament
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has laid four major statutory reports before Parliament, providing updates on Ghana’s energy sector finances, petroleum revenues, public debt management, and public-private partnership projects for the 2025 financial year. The reports form part of government’s commitment to trans...
Speaker Bagbin recalls Parliament from recess for five-day sitting
Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has called Members of Parliament (MPs) back from recess for a five-day session to address what he describes as urgent parliamentary business. In a notice issued on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, the Speaker instructed MPs to return to Parliament from Monday, August 24, to Friday, August...
Reversing Anti-LGBTQ Bill passage will be difficult – Atta Akyea
Former Abuakwa South MP, Samuel Atta Akyea, has questioned the practicality of attempts to halt the progression of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025.
Police could not justify GH₵35.8m bill for 2023 African Games – LOC Chair
The chairman of the Accra 2023 African Games, Dr. Kwaku Ofosu Asare has claimed that the Ghana Police Service could not justify its bill of GH₵35.8 million for its services during the tournament. Appearing before the Public Accounts Committee on Monday, Dr. Ofosu Asare said “Initially they were just to assist in provid...
Ntim Fordjour questions 31 amendments to anti-LGBTQ+ Bill, says original intent has been weakened
Member of Parliament for Assin South and Ranking Member on Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has questioned amendments introduced into the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, arguing that the changes undermine the original intent of the legislation. Speaking on Joy FM’s Super...
Ntim Fordjour questions alleged 31 amendments to anti-LGBTQ+ Bill, says original intent has been weakened
Member of Parliament for Assin South and Ranking Member on Parliament’s Defence and Interior Committee, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has questioned amendments introduced into the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, arguing that the changes undermine the original intent of the legislation. Speaking on Joy FM’s Super...
Vincent Assafuah writes: From Nevada to Accra; Sedina’s return tests Ghana’s commitment to real accountability
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...
AWLA urges Parliament to reform Ghana’s spousal property laws after years of legal uncertainty
The African Women Lawyers Association (AWLA) has renewed calls for urgent reforms to Ghana’s spousal property laws, warning that decades of legislative inaction continue to create uncertainty and injustice for many families. Speaking at a press conference, the association said Parliament has failed to fully implement A...
Common Fund has made my work easier – A-Plus
The independent Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Kwame Asare Obeng, says his approach to governance is not shaped by tradition or political rivalry, but by purpose, performance, and practical delivery. “I am not the traditional MP. I am doing my own thing and not looking at anyone,” he said on Asempa FM’s Ekosii...
James Agalga is tough but lacks leadership experience for Majority Leader role — Nitiwul
Former Defence Minister has said the Builsa North MP James Agalga who is the leading contender to become the next Majority Leader of Parliament, lacks the leadership experience required for his new role and must quickly adapt if he is to succeed in managing government business in Parliament. Speaking on The Pulse on Jo...