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I did nothing wrong – Bagbin on passage of new tax bills

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, says nothing untoward occurred in the passage of the new tax laws regardless of the absence of one...

Article 71 must be deleted entirely from constitution – Inusah Fuseini

A former Chairman of the Legal Constitutional Committee of Parliament, Inusah Fuseini, is calling for the abolishment of Article 71 as inherent in the...

Speaker declares Kumawu seat vacant [Listen]

JoyNews/AdomNews · Speaker Declares Kumawu Seat VacantSpeaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has declared the Kumawu Constituency seat vacant.Mr Bagbin made the announcement while addressing...

Parliament rejects EC’s C. I to make Ghana Card sole document for new voters’ register

Parliament has rejected the Electoral Commission’s (EC) use of the Ghana card as the sole source of identification for one to be registered...

NPP MP involved in accident [Photos]

New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Nanton, Mohammed Hardi Tuferi has reportedly been involved in an accident.The unfortunate incident occurred...

Parliament passes new revenue bills

Parliament on Friday approved three new revenue bills presented by the government despite opposition from the Minority.The bills were passed by a...

New Juaben MP weeps in Parliament [Video]

https://youtube.com/shorts/H7bafjSh8KA?feature=shareThe New Patriotic Party(NPP) Member of Parliament for Juaben constituency, Ama Pomaa Boateng broke down in tears in Parliament while eulogising her late colleague...

What are we on earth for? – Henry Quartey mourns death of Kumawu MP

https://youtu.be/DjriZZcflxsAyawaso Central MP, Henry Quartey has asked some thought-provoking questions on the floor of Parliament while mourning the late MP for Kumawu, Philip Basoah.Mr...

I’m highly disappointed in you – Former MP tells Ricketts-Hagan [Audio]

JoyNews/AdomNews · I'm Highly Disappointed In You - Former MP Tells Ricketts- HaganFormer Member of Parliament for Ablekuma Central, Ebenezer Nartey has said he...

‘Assin North MP’ makes shocking revelation after his defeat at Supreme Court [Audio]

JoyNews/AdomNews · ASSIN NORTH MPS SPEAKSThe embattled Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin North, Joe Quayson has alleged that the decisions to keep him...

Why Mahama is worried over Assin North MPs case [Listen]

JoyNews/AdomNews · Mahama sends important message to the judiciary over Assin North MPFormer President John Mahama has said Ghana’s judiciary has been heavily stained...

Meet the two female MPs who occupy leadership positions in Parliament

Ghana’s eighth Parliament which has 275 lawmakers comprise of 40 women in both the Minority and Majority caucuses.Out of the 40 women,...

Proponents of anti-LGBT bill fear losing parliamentary seats

Proponents of the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill (anti-LGBT bill) say they are in danger of losing their...

Adwoa Safo in high spirits as she returns to parliament [Video]

https://youtu.be/dnLZwOKMwgcDome-Kwabenya Member of Parliament (MP) Sarah Adwoa Safo gave her first wild smile during proceedings on Thursday after her long absence.Thursday was her...

Full text: Annual report on Office of the President staffing

Accra, 30th March, 2023 – Pursuant to section 11 of the Presidential Office Act, 1993 (Act 463), the President of the Republic has submitted...

Political appointees at Presidency increases to 361

The number of political appointees at the office of the President has increased from 337 last year to 361 this year.This is in addition...

Approval of Ministers: Second Deputy Speaker speaks on breach of secret voting

The Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Andrew Asiamah Amoako, has expressed concern over the decision by some Members of Parliament (MPs) of the Minority...

It seems Rawlings died with NDC – Allotey Jacobs [Audio]

JoyNews/AdomNews · It Seems Rawlings Died With NDC - Allotey JacobsA former Central Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Bernard Allotey Jacobs,...

Change in Minority leadership a blessing – Annoh-Dompreh

JoyNews/AdomNews · Majority thanks NDC for change in Minority leadershipThe Majority in Parliament has expressed its profound gratitude to the leadership of the National...

How we got NDC MPs to approve new ministers – Annoh-Dompreh reveals

JoyNews/AdomNews · Annoh-Dompreh reveals why NDC MPs approved new ministersMajority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has debunked assertions that they bribed some members of the...

Minority trying to woo Adwoa Safo – MP alleges

A leading member of parliament has alleged that the Minority in Parliament is trying to lure the Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, Sarah Adwoa...

Annoh-Dompreh shares final moments with late Kumawu MP

JoyNews/AdomNews · Annoh-Dompreh shares final moments with late Kumawu MPMajority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has shared his final moments with late Member of Parliament...

Your indecisive posture on LGBTQI+ issues problematic – Akufo-Addo told

Samuel Narteh George, a lead Sponsor of the Anti-LGBTQI Bill, has urged President Nana Akufo-Addo to emulate his predecessors in making his position clear....

Parliament to probe UG residential policy impasse

The First Deputy Speakerbof Parliament, Joseph Osei Owusu, has asked the Education Committee of Parliament to investigate the impasse between the management of the...

Minority chases govt for Common Fund

Minority in Parliament has urged the Government to release arrears due the District Assemblies Common Fund to enable the various Metropolitan, Municipal and District...

There will be no by-election in Domeabra-Obom– NDC Election Committee Member

National Democratic Congress' (NDC) Election Committee Member, Mahdi Gibrill, has confirmed that Member of Parliament (MP) for Domeabra-Obom, Sophia Ackuaku, has not filed for...

MPs’ approval of Akufo-Addo ministers cannot break NDC – Nukpenu

JoyNews/AdomNews · MPs approval of Akufo-Addo ministers cannot break NDC - NukpenuThe Greater Accra Regional Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Anthony Nukpenu,...

Anti-LGBTQI bill remains rigid and tough – Sam George replies Akufo-Addo

Member of Parliament for Ningo Prampram, Sam Nartey George, has disputed President Nana Akufo-Addo’s statement that some modifications have been made to substantial elements...

Don’t pass three new ‘killer’ taxes – GUTA appeals to Parliament

President of the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), Dr Joseph Kweku Obeng, has expressed his displeasure about the three new taxes before parliament...

US VP Kamala Harris not fit to lecture us on human rights, LGBTQ – Sam George

The Member of Parliament for the Ningo-Prampram constituency and supporter of the anti-LGBTQ Bill, Samuel Nartey George, has criticized US Vice President Kamala Harris...

You can’t intervene in anti-LGBTQ+ bill; you’re not in charge – Bagbin tells Akufo-Addo

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has slammed President Nana Akufo-Addo for saying he will intervene in the passage of an anti-LGBTQ+ bill when...

NPP flags to fly half-mast in honour of late Kumawu MP

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has directed that all party flags must fly at half-mast following the death of its Kumawu MP, Philip Basoah.According to the...

Farouk Aliu Mahama appointed Chairman of Muslim Caucus in parliament

The Member of Parliament for the Yendi constituency in the Northern Region, Alhaji Farouk Aliu Mahama, has been appointed Chairman of the Muslim Caucus.The...

Parliament shocked by death of Kumawu MP

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Members of Parliament (MPs) on Tuesday wore black clothes following the death of their colleague, Philip Basoah.Mr Basoah,...

NDC MP eulogises late Kumawu MP

Member of Parliament (MP) for South Dayi Constituency, Rockson-Nelson Etse Dafeamekpor, has expressed his heartfelt condolence to the family of the deceased MP for...

Sad scenes from late Kumawu MP’s family house [Video]

https://youtu.be/QA9Ni8_gXTcResidents of Kumawu in the Ashanti region and family members have been thrown into a state of shock and mourning following the death of...

The moment you die, they’d replace you – Speaker Bagbin as he informs Parliament of Kumawu MP’s death

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, says MPs must not relegate matters of their health to the background.The Speaker formally informed Parliament of the death...

All you need to know about Kumawu MP’s wife and kids [Listen]

JoyNews/AdomNews · All you need to know about Kumawu MP’s wife and kidsSome details about the wife and kids of the late Member of...

Speaker Bagbin slams Kamala Harris over Ghana’s Anti gay bill [watch]

JoyNews/AdomNews · SPEAKER ON KAMALAThe Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has slammed US Vice President Kamala Harris for her comments on Ghana’s position on...

Adwoa Safo sends fresh message to Dome-Kwabenya constituents [Video]

https://youtu.be/pzRLH-t_5CAThe Dome-Kwabenya Member of Parliament, Sarah Adwoa Safo, who has been absenting herself from Parliament, has finally re-appeared in the Chamber.Speaking in an exclusive...