Tag Archives: Members Of Parliament

A Legislative Instrument (L.I.) has been laid by the Parliament with the intention of amending some sections of the 2012 Road Traffic Regulations. The new changes, when passed, will grant Members of Parliament (MPs) and Ministers of State privileges previously reserved for emergency and specialised vehicles. In a document posted …

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has officially launched his campaign team comprising of individuals from diverse backgrounds within the New Patriotic Party (NPP). The team, consisting of 41 members, boasts a combination of political figures, former leaders, and current Members of Parliament, all aligning to support the vice president’s vision …

There has been unanimous consent by all 275 Members of Parliament for the passage of the anti-LGBTQ Bill currently before the house. This follows months of public debate and ratification of the document by the legislators and other stakeholders since its introduction in 2021. Already, the controversial bill has been …

Two elected MPs are to marry in what is believed to be a first for Kenya’s Parliament. Eric wa Mumbi, MP for Mathira, and Betty Maina, the Murang’a Woman Representative, are currently living together informally but have decided to formalize their relationship. Cupid’s arrow is said to have struck the …

The Members of Parliament are currently voting to decide the fate of ministers and deputies recently appointed by President Nana Akufo-Addo. The House is divided after the Appointments Committee failed to reach a consensus on the nominees and their approval referred to the plenary for a final decision to be …

Ghana’s Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has justified the payment of ex-gratia to Members of Parliament. He contended that the money is very important for the sustenance of the MPs after serving the country. Addressing a public lecture at the University for Professional Studies, on Wednesday, …

The Supreme Court has ordered Bono East Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe, alias Abronya DC, to serve a writ on Minority Leader Haruna Iddrisu, and eight other former appointees of Ex President John Mahama. Last year, the outspoken NPP Chairman petitioned the Supreme Court, asking …

The Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has stated emphatically that the Assin North Parliamentary seat held by the embattled NDC Member of Parliament, James Gyakye Quayson is vacant. In a yet-to-be-aired interview on JoyNews‘ PM Express tonight, he said the total number of Members of Parliament is now 274 …

Chief Executive Officer of the Public Sector Reforms, Thomas Kusi Boafo, has proposed that the government should consider paying the ex-gratia given to members of parliament (MPs) and other political appointees only once and not every four years. He refuted suggestions that the number of government appointees is one of …

Although Parliament was advertised to start sitting at 10AM on Friday January 28, lawmakers from both sides have failed to show up despite the Speaker being ready for them since 9:30AM. TV3’s Parliamentary correspondent, Komla Klutse reported that no reason has been assigned for this delay.   “Speaker Alban Sumana …