Tag Archives: Parliament

Parliament is to begin the use of local languages on the floor of the House to promote the Ghanaian culture and prevent it from becoming extinct. Order 63 of the new Standing Orders states that a Member of Parliament (MP) may use any of the local languages subject to interpretation …

Parliament has approved an amendment to the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, also known as the anti-gay bill. This includes imposing a six-month custodial sentence or less on individuals who aid, facilitate, encourage, or promote LGBTQ activities. The amendment was proposed by co-sponsor of the bill Sam George …

The Third Session of the Eighth Parliament of the Fourth Republic will reconvene on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. This was after the House adjourned sine die, on Thursday, December 22, 2023, for the legislators to take a break for the Christmas and New Year holidays. A statement signed by the …

The former President and flagbearer of the largest opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama has stated that he is against LGBTQ+ activities. He made this known during an address to Zongo chiefs in Koforidua on Wednesday, January 31. Mr. Mahama, a member of the Assemblies of God Church, emphasised …

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has revealed the House’s intention to seek legal clarification regarding President Akufo-Addo’s refusal to sign certain Witchcraft and Ghana Armed Forces Bills. Mr Bagbin insisted that the authority to assess the misuse of discretion lies exclusively with the Judiciary, not the Executive led by …

Mr. Carlos Kingsley Ahenkorah, the Member of Parliament for Tema West, has stated his intent not to contest for the seat in the 2024 elections. Mr. Ahenkorah, who is a two-term MP and a former Deputy Minister for Trade and Industry, announced his intention not to contest again at a …

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) having conducted parliamentary primaries in orphan constituencies, will be holding another round of primaries to elect parliamentary candidates in some 137 constituencies where it has serving parliamentarians. Ahead of the primaries to be held in January 2024, the party has opened nominations and by virtue …

There was drama in Parliament on Monday, December 18, as the Chamber was plunged into darkness when power to the House was briefly interrupted. While suggesting ways to ensure that reports are prepared and submitted to the House on time, the Majority Chief Whip in Parliament, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, was greeted …

The Majority Leader and Member of Parliament for Suame Constituency, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has affirmed that he will bow out of the legislative chamber after serving his current term. The lawmaker who would have spent 28 years in parliament by 2024 for the umpteenth time in an interview with Kwame Nkrumah …

Amnesty International, the international Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) rights advocate and defender, has urged both Parliament and the Government of Ghana to cease the consideration of the anti-gay bill, asserting that its passage would infringe upon human rights. In a statement released on Wednesday, December 13, Amnesty International insisted that Parliament …