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Minority to move motion for parliamentary inquiry into Ministers of State Excellence awards
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has announced plans to file a substantive motion seeking a parliamentary inquiry into the circumstances surrounding a recent awards scheme that honoured several government appointees. According to the caucus, the proposed investigation is intended to address growing public concerns abo...
Dafeamekpor confirms Asante Akyem North MP is under fraud and money laundering investigation in Netherlands
Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor has confirmed that detained Member of Parliament Ohene Kwame Frimpong is under investigation in the Netherlands over alleged fraud and money laundering. The Majority Chief Whip disclosed the development during an interview on PM Express on JoyNews, amid growing public interest in the circumst...
My focus is industrialisation, not parliamentary debates – A-Plus
The Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A-Plus, has stated that his focus in Parliament is on development and industrialisation rather than frequent contributions on the floor of the House. Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen show, Mr. Obeng explained that he is unconcerned abou...
No Saturday sitting: Parliament to adjourn indefinitely on July 31
Parliament is expected to adjourn sine die (indefinitely) on July 31, the Leader of Government Business, Mahama Ayariga, has stated.
Parliament to adjourn sine die on July 31
Parliament is expected to adjourn sine die on Friday, July 31, 2026, marking the end of the second meeting of the Second Session of the Ninth Parliament. The House is expected to proceed on recess after concluding business for the meeting, which included the presentation of the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review by Finance Mi...
Parliament set to reconvene on May 21
Parliament will resume on Thursday, May 21, marking the start of the Second Meeting of the Second Session of the Ninth Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana.
‘Electoral Commission appointments must come from parliament’ – Kofi Bentil
Lawyer and Senior Vice-President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, has called for the leadership of the Electoral Commission (EC) to be appointed through a parliamentary process rather than by the President.
We can pass it by Friday – Dafeamekpor signals rapid move on LGBTQ bill
The Majority Chief Whip, Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor, says Parliament could pass the reintroduced anti-LGBTQ bill within days once debate begins this week. Speaking on PM Express on Tuesday, South Dayi MP disclosed that the committee handling the bill has completed its work and is ready to table its report before the Ho...
President Mahama will not “play games” over Anti-LGBTQ Bill – Akwatia MP
The Member of Parliament for Akwatia, Bernard Bediako, has voiced confidence that President John Dramani Mahama will give assent to the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, even in the event of fresh legal challenges against the legislation.
Committee that probed Charles Amissah’s death to appear before Parliament
The Chairman of Parliament’s Health Committee, Dr. Mark Kurt Nawaane, says the committee will meet the three-member investigative team that probed the circumstances surrounding the death of engineer Charles Amissah to gain a deeper understanding of the findings and recommendations contained in the report.
Kufuor proposes second house of Parliament made up of traditional leaders, professionals
Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has proposed the creation of a second chamber of Parliament made up of traditional rulers, religious leaders, academics, trade unions and distinguished retired public servants, arguing that Ghana’s current legislative structure is not enough to guarantee quality governance. Speaking...
Mahama assents to 5 bills, including key amendments on security, education and finance
President John Dramani Mahama has today, Tuesday, March 31, assented to five bills passed by Parliament.