Hung Parliaments are the best; let’s keep voting that way – Alban Bagbin
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has indicated that Ghana's 8th Parliament under the 4th Republic is the best out of the...
Road tolls likely coming back in 2024 – Minister tells Parliament
Road tolls are likely to be reintroduced in 2024.This is according to the Minister of Roads and Highways, Kwasi Amoako-Attah who made the...
Too much power allocated to the President – Alban Bagbin
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has asserted that the 1992 Constitution has allocated too much power to the executive headed by...
‘Wee’ for recreational purpose still criminal in Ghana – Dr Ayine
Chairman of the Subsidiary Legislation Committee, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has clarified that the Parliament of Ghana has not passed any law that legalizes cannabis...
Why Sam George embarked on a weight loss journey will shock you
The Member of Parliament for Ningo Prampram in the Greater Accra region has opened up about his weight loss journey.Samuel George Nettey revealed that,...
Parliament approves industrial cannabis cultivation management regulation
Parliament has approved the Narcotics Control Commission Regulations 2023, an L.I that seeks to legalize the cultivation and management of cannabis of 0.3 tetrahydrocannabinol...
I’m not taking back my words – Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu on parliamentary exit
Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has reiterated his decision not to seek re-election in the 2024 parliamentary election.The Suame MP, who also doubles as...
Ablakwa vows to drag Ofori-Atta, Napo before Parliament over $170m judgment debt
North Tongu Member of Parliament(MP), Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced plans to initiate processes to summon the Finance and Energy Ministers; Ken Ofori-Atta...
Parliament directs Health and Energy Ministries to find lasting solutions to power cuts at hospitals
Parliament has urged collaborative efforts between the Ministries of Energy and Health to find a lasting solution to matters surrounding electricity supply to health...
Minority accuses govt of attempts to grant GH₵7bn in tax waivers to cronies
The Minority in Parliament has alleged that the government is seeking to grant substantial tax waivers amounting to GH¢7 billion to individuals associated with...
Amnesty International threatens legal action against Anti LGBTQI+ Bill
Amnesty International has stated that, it will institute a legal action against the LGBTQI+ Bill if passed by Parliament.This comes after the Commission of...
Vote against MPs who support LGBTQ – Charles Owusu
Former head of the Monitoring Unit at the Forestry Commission, Charles Owusu, has urged Ghanaians to vote against any member of Parliament who supports...
Anti-LGBTQ bill: We shouldn’t criminalise sex toys – Ursula Owusu-Ekuful
Communications Minister and Member of Parliament for Ablekuma West, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has raised concern about the criminalisation of sex toys in the Anti-LGBT bill...
Anti-LGBTQ bill: MPs split hairs over appropriate punishment for culprits
Parliament could not agree on the appropriate punishment for LGBTQ+ persons engaging in unnatural carnal knowledge with each other.The Proper Human Sexual Rights and...
Present yourself to receive our petition demanding your sacking – Minority to BoG Governor
The Minority caucus in Parliament has officially requested the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Ernest Addison, to schedule a time for them...
Creation of OSP was an act in futility – Speaker
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin says the creation of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) was an act in futility.Speaking during the consideration...
Anti-LGBTQ bill: Sponsors fight proposed deletion of Clause 4 of Bill
Clause 4 of the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill creates an offense related to undermining proper human sexual...
Minority writes to BoG Governor over petition for his removal
The Minority in Parliament is not backing down on its call for the resignation of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Governor, Dr Ernest Addison...
Sophia Akuffo, IEA urge Parliament not to ratify lithium agreement
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has hinted of its intentions to petition Parliament against the ratification of the lithium deal.This was disclosed...
Word Bank withdraws funding for E-Parliament project
Minister of Communication Ursula Owusu Ekuful has disclosed that the Word Bank has withdrawn funds earmarked for upgrading internet connectivity and implementing the e-Parliament...
Parliament approves 3 loan agreements
Parliament has approved three loan agreements to finance the Ghana Tree Crop Diversification Project (GTCDP), the Ghana Productive Safety Net Project II (GPSNP) and...
Opposing anti-LGBTQ Bill a political-suicide – Edem Senanu warns
Chairman of Advocates for Christ Ghana, Edem Senanu, has cautioned against opposing the passage of the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values...
Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill will be passed soon – Sam George
The lead sponsor of the Promotion of Proper Human Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill, Sam George, says he is a happy man.According to...
Sam George raises concerns over delayed allowances for MPs’ bodyguards
Ningo-Prampram Member of Parliament(MP) Samuel George, has raised concerns about the delay in paying the 30% allowance promised to police officers assigned to guard...
Bagbin’s proposal to lock Parliament long overdue – ACEPA
The Executive Director of the Africa Center for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), Dr. Rasheed Draman has applauded the Speaker of Parliament’s proposal for stricter measures...
We remain opposed to 2024 budget – Minority insists
The Minority in Parliament maintains its strong opposition to the approval of the 2024 budget, despite the scheduled vote on Thursday, December 7.According to...
Parliament approves $150m from World Bank
Parliament has approved a loan agreement of $150 million from the International Development Association of the World Bank for the West Africa Coastal Areas...
NDC salutes MPs over 2024 budget approval
The National Democratic Congress (NDC), has commended its 137 Members of Parliament (MPs) following the approval of the 2024 budget.The party's commendation is in...
Parliament begins consideration of Anti-LGBT Bill
Parliament on Friday, December 8, commenced work on the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill 2021 also known as the anti...
Anti-LGBTQ Bill: If you politicise this Bill, it will drag the process – Majority to Minority
Chairman of the Constitutional, Legal, and Parliamentary Affairs in Parliament has cautioned the Minority to be cautious in their criticism of the processes that...
You’ll be locked out of the Chamber if… – Speaker warns MPs
Speaker, Alban Bagbin, has cautioned Members of Parliament(MPs) against coming for sittings late.The Speaker has warned any parliamentarian who comes late for the...
Minority commends government for suspending Imports Restrictions Bill
The Minority in Parliament has expressed its satisfaction following the government's decision to suspend the laying of the controversial Import Restrictions Bill.In a press...
Saglemi trial: Court accepts Speaker’s request to excuse Collins Dauda
A request from the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, to the Accra High Court (Financial and Economic Division), seeking an excused duty for Collins...
2024 Budget approved
Parliament has approved the 2024 Budget Statement & Economic Policy.This decision came after the Speaker, Alban Bagbin conducted a headcount on Thursday, December 7,...
Lithium mining lease to be laid in Parliament – Lands Minister
The Minister for Lands and Naatural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has assured that the mining lease agreement between Ghana and Barari DV Ghana Limited...
Gov’t suspends controversial import restriction L.I
JoyNews can confirm that Government of Ghana is suspending the laying of the controversial Legislative Instrument seeking to restrict the importation of at least...
Anyimadu-Antwi justifies delay in the passage of anti-LGBTQ+ bill
Chairman of the Constitutional, Legal, and Parliamentary Affairs Committee of Parliament, Kwame Anyimadu-Antwi, has explained the delay in passing the anti LGBTQI+ bill.This...
Parliament must sue Akufo-Addo over Witchcraft Bill – Sam George
The Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Samuel Nartey George, has suggested that the House drags President Akufo-Addo to court for refusing to sign the...
Parliament expected to approve 2024 budget today
In the absence of any setback, Parliament is expected to take a final decision on the 2024 Budget Statement today, December 7, 2023.The Majority Caucus ion...
Sam George threatens to expose MPs stalling progress of anti-LGBT Bill
Member of Parliament for Ningo Prampram, Sam George, has taken great exception to what he believes are calculated attempts by some members of the...