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Anyone can report an MP who crosses carpet or opts to run as independent – Prof Abotsi

The Dean of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) Law School, Professor Kofi Abotsi, says anyone can report a Member of Parliament who...

VRA-BUI merger: Senior Staff storm Parliament to demand bill withdrawal

Senior staff of the Volta River Authority (VRA) on Thursday stormed Parliament, demanding the immediate withdrawal of bills on the proposed merger with the...

OPK’s open letter to Speaker Bagbin on petition to remove 4 MPs

To: Rt. Hon. Speaker of Parliament, Parliament of GhanaFrom: Hon. Davis Ansah Opoku, Member of Parliament for MpraesoSubject: Upholding  Constitutional Supremacy,  Parliamentary Independence, and...

Speaker Bagbin declares 4 parliamentary seats vacant

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has officially declared four parliamentary seats vacant.Three of the affected seats belong to the New Patriotic Party (NPP)...

Allow Speaker make a decision; don’t involve Supreme Court – Jinapor to Afenyo Markin

The Member of Parliament for Yapei-Kusawgu, John Jinapor, has called on the Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, to allow Speaker Alban Bagbin to deliver a...

Why Afenyo-Markin rushed to Supreme Court – John Jinapor reveals

The Member of Parliament for Yapei-Kusawgu, John Jinapor, says the Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin’s hasty decision to seek an injunction from the Supreme Court...

Bagbin to rule on petition seeking removal of four MPs over Independent candidacy

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, is expected to rule today, Thursday, October 17, on a petition calling for the removal of four sitting MPs...

Proposed VRA-BUI merger: Why are the bills still on the agenda? – John Jinapor quizzes

The Minority in Parliament has expressed surprise that the government is still attempting to push through bills aimed at merging the Volta River Authority...

Premature legal wrangling will tie Parliament’s hands – Avoka warns

Member of Parliament for Zebila, Cletus Avoka has criticised the Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, for his “premature” decision to file a writ at the...

Fairly balance your Parliamentary duties and campaign activities – Bagbin to MPs

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has urged Members of Parliament to strike a careful balance between their legislative duties and campaign activities as the...

Speaker defers ruling on petition to remove 4 MPs

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has deferred his ruling on a petition to declare the seats of four members of Parliament vacant.Speaker Bagbin...

Mpraeso MP dismisses Haruna Iddrisu’s appeal for independent NPP MPs to resign

Member of Parliament for Mpraeso, Davis Opoku Ansah has dismissed recent calls from former Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu, who urged New Patriotic Party (NPP)...

Afenyo-Markin files injunction over Minority’s move to declare Independent MPs’ seats vacant

Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has filed an injunction application at the Supreme Court in response to the Minority's bid to declare the seats of...

Parliament set for showdown as Minority pushes to vacate 4 seats

The Majority in Parliament is preparing for a standoff following the Minority's push to have four parliamentary seats declared vacant.Former Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu...

Parliament reconvenes at AICC today

Parliament is set to commence the fifth meeting of its fourth session today, October 15, 2024, at the Dome of the Accra International Conference...

Let’s be careful not to allow Parliament to break down – Afenyo-Markin cautions

Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has stressed the importance of protecting Ghana’s Parliament, warning that any attempt to undermine its authority could threaten the democratic...

It’ll be a waste of time – Bryan Acheampong on plans by Minority to invoke Article 97 [Video]

Abetifi Member of Parliament (MP) Dr Bryan Acheampong has reacted to plans by the Minority to invoke Article 97 for the House to declare...

Haruna Iddrisu challenges status of 4 MPs after crossing carpets

The Member of Parliament for Tamale South, Haruna Iddrisu says he will initiate a process to invoke Article 97 for Parliament to declare the...

Calls to vacate seats of MPs running as independent candidates legitimate – Lawyer

A Constitutional lawyer Justice Abdulai says there is minimal legal leeway for the four Members of Parliament (MPs) who risk losing their seats after...

Parliament failed in passing L.I which allows mining in forest reserves – Appiah-Kubi

Asante-Akim North Member of Parliament (MP) Andy Appiah-Kubi has admitted that the House failed in passing Legislative Instrument (LI) 2462, which allows mining activities...

NPP plotting to capture Parliament – Asiedu Nketia alleges

The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia has alleged that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is plotting to capture...

Checkout firms printing December 7 ballot papers

The Electoral Commission (EC) has published names of companies responsible for the printing of ballot papers for the December 7 polls.The companies were announced...

Thousands join protest against delay in anti-LGBTQ bill approval [Photos]

Thousands of Ghanaians took to the streets on Tuesday October 8, 2024 to protest the delay in the approval of the anti-LGBTQ bill.The demonstration...

Speaker Bagbin recalls Parliament but chamber remains closed

Speaker Alban Kingsford Bagbin has recalled parliamentarians back to the House to continue with their statutory duties.The recall was based on the order 58...

Parliament set to reconvene at AICC on October 15

Parliament is set to begin the fifth meeting of its fourth session on October 15, 2024, at the Dome of the Accra International Conference...

Bring $800m gas processing contract to Parliament – Minority to Ghana Gas

The Minority in Parliament is calling on the Ghana Gas Company to bring an $800 million gas processing contract before Parliament for scrutiny.Minority Spokesperson...

2024 elections will not affect review of the Constitution – Kyei-Mensah

The Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has assured that the December 7 elections will not hinder the progress of the Constitution Review Consultative...

Speaker warns of public unrest over extreme partisanship in Parliament

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has issued a stark warning about the growing threat of public unrest fueled by extreme partisanship...

Sight and scenes from NDC’s ‘Enough is Enough’ demo against EC

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, embarked on a nationwide protest against the Electoral Commission (EC).The demo was to impress...

NDC presents petition to Parliament

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has officially submitted a petition to Parliament.The party's General Secretary, Fifi Kwetey, outlined the NDC's key demands following the...

We may trigger recall of Parliament to compel EC to audit register – Ato Forson

The Minority Leader, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has indicated that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) may seek a recall of Parliament to compel the...

Leave Parliament for only lawyers – Prince Mba

Prince Bagnaba Mba, President of the National Forum for Equity, a human rights Non-Governmental Organisational has suggested that only lawyers should be offered the...

Water Resources Committee to tour ‘galamsey’ communities

The Sanitation and Water Resources Committee of Parliament will from September 25 embark on a one-week tour of illegal mining sites in the Eastern,...

Emergency parliamentary session wasteful and unnecessary – Ato Forson

The Minority caucus in Parliament has voiced strong disapproval of the recent emergency recall of the House, describing it as unnecessary and a misuse...

NDC to conduct fresh election in Amenfi Central

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced plans to conduct a fresh parliamentary primary in the Amenfi Central constituency of the Western region.The decision...

Parliament passes new cement price L.I into law

The Legislative Instrument (L.I.) seeking to regulate the prices of cement has been passed into law, despite opposition from cement manufacturers and sections of...

Afenyo-Markin accuses NDC of sabotaging gov’t business

Majority Leader in Parliament Alexander Afenyo-Markin has accused his colleagues in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) of economic sabotage.Once again, the Majority side tried...

1D1F: Minority blocks $350 million tax waiver

The Minority in Parliament has walked the talk by blocking tax waivers in excess of $350 million for five companies under the One District One...

Prof Mike Ocquaye presided over Ghana’s worst Parliament – Edudzi Tamaklo

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Director of Legal Affairs has said former Speaker, Professor Aaron Mike Oquaye presided over the worst Parliament in the...

How will tax waivers benefit businesses as dollar skyrockets? – Murtala Mohammed

Member of Parliament (MP) for Tamale Central, Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, has responded to claims by New Patriotic Party (NPP) MPs that the National Democratic...