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Kow Essuman challenges Presidency’s narrative on staff numbers, demands disclosure of records
Former Legal Counsel to former President Nana Akufo-Addo, Kow Essuman, has challenged claims regarding staffing levels at the Presidency, insisting that official records do not support suggestions that the previous administration maintained a larger workforce than the current government.
GPCC urges Parliament to restore original Anti-Gay Bill
The Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council has called on Parliament to revert to the original version of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, arguing that the current legislation is not sufficiently robust to safeguard Ghana’s moral, cultural and family values.
Bagbin suspends Parliament sittings for anti-LGBTQ conference in Chamber
Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has suspended sittings of Parliament for three days to allow the Parliamentary Chamber to be used for an African parliamentary conference focused on LGBTQ-related issues. The event has brought together leaders of African parliaments in Ghana to discuss what organisers...
Dafeamekpor urges Parliament to stay out of Aksa probe, backs expert-led inquiry
Majority Chief Whip and South Dayi MP, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has called for Parliament to distance itself from any direct investigation into the alleged bribery scandal surrounding the Aksa power deal.
Dafeamekpor urges Parliament to stay out of Aksa probe, backs expert-led inquiry
Majority Chief Whip and South Dayi MP Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor has called on Parliament to distance itself from any direct investigation into the alleged bribery scandal surrounding the AKSA power deal. He said the matter should instead be handled by relevant state institutions, supported by a carefully constituted t...
Dafeamekpor explains why Parliament was recalled
Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has recalled Parliament from recess for a five-day sitting to consider urgent parliamentary business. The recall will begin on Monday, August 24, and continue until Friday, August 28, 2026, at Parliament House in Accra. The directive was issued by Speaker Bagbin on We...
Annoh-Dompreh criticises Majority Leader over failure to schedule Minority’s motions
The Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has criticised the Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, over what he describes as the failure to schedule motions filed by the Minority for debate in Parliament of Ghana. Speaking on the floor of Parliament on Tuesday, March 24, Mr. Annoh-Dompreh accused the Majority Leader of...
NPP targets 2028 comeback, declares no NDC seat safe
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has reaffirmed its determination to reclaim political dominance in the 2028 general elections, asserting that no parliamentary seat currently held by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) will be considered safe. Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin made the declaration while addressin...
Parliament passes University of Engineering and Agricultural Sciences Bill 2025
Parliament has passed the University of Engineering and Agricultural Sciences Bill, 2025, paving the way for the establishment of the University of Engineering and Agricultural Sciences and setting out its governance and management structures. The Bill also seeks to provide for the governance arrangements and managemen...
PAC hearing halted over quorum as Chair seeks Speaker’s guidance
The sitting of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) was suspended about an hour and a half into its session due to a lack of quorum in Parliament. Concerns have been raised over the low turnout for government business, particularly from the Minority, who have consistently urged the Speaker to address the issue. Original...
Parliament reconvenes today
Parliament resumes sitting today, Thursday, May 21, for the Second Meeting of the Second Session of the Ninth Parliament of the Fourth Republic, with lawmakers expected to deliberate on several key bills and policy reforms across major sectors of the economy. The legislative agenda is expected to cover transport, energ...
Parliament confirms detention of Asante Akyem North MP in Amsterdam
Parliament has confirmed that the Member of Parliament for Asante Akyem North, Kwame Ohene Frimpong, has been detained at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, Netherlands. In a statement signed by the Clerk to Parliament, Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, Parliament said it had officially been informed of the incident and is current...