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I don’t think any of my colleague MPs can bully me – James Agalga
Newly appointed Majority Leader James Agalga has rejected suggestions that he could be intimidated in his new position, saying his extensive experience in Parliament has prepared him to lead the House effectively. The Builsa North Member of Parliament said his years of service, including his time as a ranking member an...
Parliament’s Energy Committee commends NPA’s openness
Chairman of Parliament’s Energy Committee, Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah, has commended the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) for what he described as its transparency and constructive engagement during a monitoring visit in Accra.
MPs push to bar candidates above 65 from Parliament
Two Members of Parliament have introduced a Private Members’ Bill seeking to amend Article 94 of the 1992 Constitution to set a maximum age limit of 65 for contesting parliamentary elections.
Expose gaps in NDC delivery record – Bawumia to NPP MPs
Former Vice President and opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer Mahamudu Bawumia has urged party lawmakers to strengthen coordination in Parliament and maintain a consistent strategy aimed at holding the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) accountable. Addressing NPP Members of Parliament on Wednesda...
Mahama gov’t breached law by failing to submit 2024 staffing report – Kow Essuman
Former Legal Counsel to former President Nana Akufo-Addo, Kow Essuman, has accused the Mahama administration of breaching the law by allegedly failing to submit the annual staffing report for the Office of the President covering the 2024 calendar year.
“You do not need my permission” – Bagbin clears misconception over arresting MPs
The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has cleared the air regarding the limits of parliamentary immunity, stating categorically that national security agencies are under no legal
Minority demands immediate presentation of BoG 2025 audited accounts to Parliament
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has intensified pressure on the government over the delayed presentation of the Bank of Ghana’s 2025 audited financial statements to Parliament, warning that failure to comply with the timelines prescribed under the Bank of Ghana Act could amount to a breach of the law. The issue was r...
Minority urges government action over detention of MP in Netherlands
Minority in Parliament has urged government to urgently step up diplomatic efforts over the detention of Asante Akim North MP, Ohene Kwame Frimpong, in the Netherlands. The Independent Member of Parliament was arrested at Schiphol Airport on May 8, 2026, over allegations linked to money laundering. Speaking on the floo...
Damang Mine agreement to come before Parliament for supervisory scrutiny – Mahama Ayariga assures Minority
The Majority Leader in Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, has assured that the Damang Mining Concession Agreement will be brought before the House for proper parliamentary scrutiny. His assurance comes amid calls from the Minority Caucus for a full parliamentary probe into the circumstances surrounding the agreement between t...
Minority alleges strategy to dismantle OSP through courts and Parliament
The Member of Parliament for Gushegu and Ranking Member on Parliament’s Legal Affairs Committee, Hassan Tampuli, has alleged that recent legal and political actions targeting the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) form part of a coordinated effort to weaken the institution after it pursued high-profile prosecutions...
Parliament submits five bills to President Mahama for assent
Parliament has formally transmitted five Bills to the Presidency for presidential assent, marking a key step in the legislative process.
Parliament rejects Minority motion to investigate GoldBod losses
Parliament has voted to reject a motion by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Minority caucus seeking to establish an ad hoc committee to investigate alleged losses at the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBOD) and other issues related to the Gold-for-Reserves scheme.