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Democracy in West Africa in danger – Akufo-Addo tells ECOWAS Parliament

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has charged members of the Parliament of ECOWAS to find solutions to the emerging re-militarisation of governance.

A Plus declares intention to contest 2024 parliamentary election

Ghanaian musician Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as Kwame A Plus, has declared his intention to contest the 2024 parliamentary election.

Sammi Awuku joins NPP parliamentary race

Director General for the National Lottery Authority (NLA), Sammi Awuku has officially declared his intention to contest for the Akuapem North constituency...

EC can go to court if it feels frustrated by Parliament – MP

The Ranking Member of the Subsidiary Legislation Committee of Parliament, Andy Kwame Appiah-Kubi, has said if the Electoral Commission (EC) is convinced...

Don’t blame Parliament for your voter suppression efforts – EC told

The Minority Chief Whip, Governs Kwame Agbodza has strongly criticised the Electoral Commission (EC) and its Chair, Jean Adukwei Mensa.

Minority accuses Akufo-Addo of unlawfully asking GNPC to borrow without Parliamentary approval

The Minority in Parliament is accusing President Akufo-Addo of unlawfully asking the state oil company, the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) to...

Parliament partly to blame for EC’s inability to decentralise registration process – Jean Mensa

The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Mrs Jean Mensa says Parliament is partly to blame for the Commission’s struggle to decentralise...

COP Alex Mensah (Rtd) to contest Bekwai parliamentary seat

A former Director General Technical of the Ghana Police Service, Commissioner of Police (COP) George Alex Mensah (Rtd) has declared his intention...

Kwasi Kwarteng takes early lead in Asante Akyem North parliamentary race

In what is shaping up to be a highly competitive race in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary race in the Asante...

Leaked tape: Parliamentary committee to resume sittings October 2

The parliamentary committee probing the leaked tape on the removal of the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr George Akuffo Dampare, will...
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NPP parliamentary aspirants vetting comes off on Friday, Sept. 8

The National Council of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) has approved the organisation of an Extraordinary Constituency Delegates Conference.
Samuel Kofi Dzamesi, former Minister of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs

Former Minister withdraws from NPP parliamentary race

Former Chieftaincy Minister, Dr Samuel Kofi Dzamesi, has withdrawn from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ketu North parliamentary race in the Volta...

Plot to remove IGP: Parliamentary committee receives new tape

The Parliamentary Adhoc Committee has said it has received a new tape in its probe into an alleged plot to remove the...

IGP Dampare to appear before parliamentary committee over leaked tape

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr George Akuffo Dampare, is expected to appear before the Parliamentary Ad-hoc Committee investigating a leaked...
President Akufo-Addo and the Chairman of Jospong Group of Companies, Joseph Siaw Agyepong.Picture Credit: University of Ghana

Parliament calls for cancellation of Zoomlion contract

Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has recommended the cancellation of the fumigation contracts between waste management company, Zoomlion Ghana Limited, and the...

It’s stressful, I’m tired – John Boadu on parliamentary ambition

Former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), John Boadu, has said he has no plans to contest any parliamentary seat...
Member of Parliament for Atiwa Constituency who doubles as the Deputy Minister of Finance, Abena Osei Asare

MP engages constituents on parliamentary issues

Member of Parliament for Atiwa Constituency who doubles as the Deputy Minister of Finance, Abena Osei Asare, has underscored the need for...
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Ghana Gas rejects Parliament’s Mines and Energy Committee’s report on GNPC-Genser deal

The Ghana Gas Senior Staff Association is rejecting a report from the Parliament's Committee on Mines and Energy on a gas supply...

Let Auditor-General explain transfer of ¢52.5b to unknown account in 2020 – Accountant petitions...

A chartered accountant has petitioned Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee to investigate the unexplained withdrawal of GH¢52.5 billion from the government’s account at...

PPP petitions Parliament to investigate BoG losses

The Progressive People’s Party (PPP) has petitioned Parliament to summon and investigate the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr Ernest...

NDC to picket parliament, occupy gov’t agencies over 10% betting tax

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) youth wing has announced series of actions to express their displeasure with the government's 10% betting tax.
Johnson Asiedu Nketia, National Chairman of the NDC

NDC to vet parliamentary aspirants in 10 ‘outstanding’ constituencies

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) says it will, on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, vet parliamentary aspirants in 10 constituencies where primaries were...

NDC endorses John Dumelo as Ayawaso West Wuogon parliamentary candidate

The Ayawaso West Wuogon National Democratic Congress (NDC) has endorsed actor cum farmer, John Dumelo, as its parliamentary candidate for the 2024...

Akwatia needs effective representation – NPP Parliamentary aspirant

A leading contender in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary primary at Akwatia of the Eastern Region, Nana Obeng-Danquah aka Daakye, has...
Carlos Ahenkorah

I have no regrets – Carlos Ahenkorah on snatching ballot papers in parliament

Member of Parliament (MP) for Tema West, Carlos Ahenkorah, has reiterated that he stands by his actions of snatching ballot papers during...

NPP parliamentary candidate declares rescue mission at Shai Osudoku

New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary aspirant in the Shai Osudoku Constituency, Benjamin Nargeh, has declared a rescue mission to rescue the people...
Alban Bagbin

Deputy speakers now allowed to vote secretly in Parliament – Bagbin

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has revealed that the House has reviewed its standing orders making it possible for deputy speakers to...
Afenyo-Markin and Ato Forson

Afenyo-Markin, Ato Forson share friendly moment over dinner after heated parliamentary debate

In a surprising twist of events, Alexander Afenyo-Markin and Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, two prominent members of opposing political parties in the...

Democracy @30: Parliament to hold fora in Takoradi, Cape Coast, Koforidua

As part of activities marking 30 years of uninterrupted Parliamentary Democracy under the Fourth Republican Constitution of Ghana, Parliament will host public...

Parliament will pass the LGBTQ bill by end of this year – Bagbin

Speaker of Parliament, Right Honourable Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has assured the Coalition of Muslim Organization of Ghana that the House will...

Parliament approves loan to improve agriculture

Parliament has approved a $52.5 million loan agreement between the government of Ghana and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD).

NPP primaries: Adenta Kumi files nomination to contest Adentan parliamentary seat

Ghanaian politician and business consultant, Alfred Ababio Kumi, also known as Adenta Kumi, on 3rd August 2023, filed his nomination forms to...

Parliament passes the Ghana Commission for UNESCO Bill

Parliament has passed the Ghana Commission for UNESCO Bill, 2022, which seeks to help the country achieve the aims and objectives of...

Parliament unanimously approves probe into National Cathedral

Parliament is set to conduct an independent probe into the National Cathedral Project.  The approval followed the passage of...
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You can’t call anyone witch in Ghana; it’s a crime – Parliament

It is now an offence to accuse any person of being a witch in the country. This follows the passage of the...

Gospel presenter OB Nartey picks nomination form for Adentan NPP parliamentary race

Ghanaian broadcaster and gospel music advocate, Kwame OB Nartey, is running for the parliamentary primary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) at...

Parliament to investigate death of fishermen in Tema

Parliament has directed an investigation into the death of two fishermen in Tema. The investigation was ordered by the 1st...

Accra Human Rights Forum lauds parliament for abolishing death penalty

The Accra Human Rights Forum International (AHRFI) has commended Parliament for abolishing the death penalty from Ghana’s penal code.

NPP bars failed presidential and parliamentary aspirants from going independent after primaries

The governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) has warned that it will sanction any failed presidential and parliamentary aspirant who attempts to go...

Parliament repeals death penalty, approves amendment of Criminal and Other Offences Act

The death penalty has officially been repealed from Ghana’s statute books after parliament approved an amendment to the Criminal and Other Offences...