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Muslim coalition sounds alarm over loopholes in new anti-LGBTQI+ bill
A new wave of debate has erupted over the anti-LGBTQI+ legislation, with the Coalition of Muslim Organisations, Ghana (COMOG), revealing that the new version of the bill completely shields wealthy financiers, sponsors, and advocacy groups from criminal prosecution or arrest.
Parliament passes Customs Bill 2026 to modernise border controls and boost revenue mobilisation
Parliament has passed the Customs Bill, 2026, introducing a new legal framework aimed at modernising customs administration, improving trade facilitation, and strengthening Ghana’s efforts to combat illicit trade. The legislation seeks to consolidate existing customs laws, align Ghana’s customs regime with internationa...
Parliament passes Tribunals Bill, sends it to Mahama for assent
Parliament has passed the Tribunals Bill, 2026, paving the way for the reintroduction of tribunals under a new legal framework despite strong opposition from the Minority. The legislation, approved after its third reading late Thursday, will now be transmitted to President John Dramani Mahama for assent before it becom...
Porn site ID verification will not fly in Parliament – Matthew Nyindam
Ranking Member on Parliament's Information and Communications Committee, Matthew Nyindam, has dismissed suggestions that Parliament would approve a proposal requiring individuals to verify their identity before accessing pornographic websites.
Efua Sutherland Park land belongs to the state, Armah-Kofi Buah tells Parliament
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has reaffirmed that the land on which Afua Sutherland Park is situated remains the property of the state, citing official records dating back to 1959. Responding to a question on the floor of Parliament from the Member of Parliament for Klottey Kor...
Cabinet approves National Defence University Bill for onward transmission to Parliament
Cabinet has approved the National Defence University Bill, 2026, for onward submission to Parliament.
Government to cap Parliament at 300 MPs
The government has accepted a proposal to place a constitutional cap on the size of Ghana’s Parliament, limiting the total number of Members of Parliament (MPs) to 300. Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, announced the proposal while presenting government’s White Paper on the recommendations o...
Changes to anti-LGBTQ+ bill could undermine enforcement – Ntim Fordjour
Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin South, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has raised concerns that amendments to the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill could make it difficult to enforce the legislation effectively if it becomes law.
Mid-year budget review: Don’t come and ask for any money – Minority tells Finance Minister
The Minority in Parliament has warned that it will oppose any attempt by Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson to seek additional funding when he presents the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review today. First Deputy Minority Whip and Member of Parliament for Tolon, Habib Iddrisu, issued the warning on the floor of Parliament o...
2026 Mid-Year Budget: Minority vows to block fresh funding request
The Minority in Parliament has served notice that it will oppose any request by the Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, for additional funding when he presents the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review to Parliament today.
Health Ministry, Parliament, UNFPA intensify fight against obstetric fistula
The Ministry of Health, Parliament and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) have intensified efforts to eliminate obstetric fistula in Ghana after new figures revealed that less than one-third of affected women received treatment over the past decade. Data from health facilities across the country show that 3,688...
Sam George donates 10 laptops to Parliament to support digital operations
Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and National Chairmanship hopeful, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has dismissed suggestions that his ongoing legal challenges could affect his ambition to become the party’s next National Chairman.