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Speaker praises Parliament for unity amid partisan differences
Add a CommentThe Ninth Parliament has wrapped up its second meeting of the first session, with reflections on both accomplishments and challenges. Addressing MPs in a closing statement delivered on his behalf by First Deputy Speaker Bernard Ahiafor, Speaker Alban Bagbin commended … Read more →
Parliament eulogises Daddy Lumba and calls for state-assisted burial
Add a CommentMembers of Parliament (MPs) yesterday paid glowing tribute to the late highlife legend, Charles Kwadwo Fosu, popularly known as Daddy Lumba, following his passing last Saturday. Led by the Minority, the House described the late musician as a cultural icon … Read more →
Parliament halts consideration of Scholarship Authority Bill
Add a CommentParliament has suspended the consideration of the Ghana Scholarship Authority Bill 2025 to allow for further stakeholder engagement, following growing public concerns. The decision comes in response to calls by the Citizens’ Coalition—a network of civil society organisations and prominent … Read more →
Parliament approves $360m World Bank facility to support 2025 budget
Add a CommentParliament has approved a $360 million financing agreement between government and the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) for the Second Resilient Recovery Development Policy Financing. Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Nyarko Ampem presented the facility to the House on Tuesday. … Read more →
Parliament approves new GH¢1 fuel levy after minority walkout
Add a CommentParliament has approved the Energy Sector Levy (Amendment) Bill, 2025, introducing a GH¢1 levy on petroleum products. The controversial bill, intended to raise additional revenue to address the nation’s crippling energy sector debt and ensure stable power supply, was passed … Read more →
Minority walks out of Parliament over Wontumi’s detention, Afenyo-Markin slams EOCO
Add a CommentMembers of the Minority Caucus in Parliament staged a dramatic walkout on Thursday, May 30, in protest against the continued detention of New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi. Leading the protest, … Read more →
Health Minister to brief Parliament on cholera, CSM outbreaks
Add a CommentThe Health Minister, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, is expected to appear before Parliament today, Tuesday February 18 to brief the house on the public health emergencies in the country. This follows a request by the Minority Leader and Member of Parliament … Read more →
Parliament approves Sam George, Rashid Pelpuo, Kofi Adams, Murtala Mohammed & Bukari Nikpe
Add a CommentParliament has approved 5 ministerial nominees for subsequent swearing in by President Mahama. The House debated and approved the nominees on February 4. They are:1. Hon Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo – Minister Designate, Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment; 2. Hon … Read more →
MP for Essikado-Ketan calls for emergency services in Parliament
Add a CommentMember of Parliament for Essikado-Ketan, Prof. Dr. Grace Ayensu -Danquah has pointed out the absence of emergency services at the Parliament House. According to Dr. Prof. Ayensu-Danquah, parliamentarians risk losing their lives if there are any medical occurrences. Speaker on … Read more →
Parliament approves 7 ministerial nominees
Add a CommentParliament has approved seven ministerial nominees of President John Dramani Mahama by consensus. The approval followed a series of deliberations, with the majority of the nominees being endorsed smoothly. The confirmed nominees include Emmanuel Kwadwo-Agyekum, Minister of State, Special Initiatives; … Read more →
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