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Majority MPs push through controversial name change for new university

Majority Parliamentarians have pushed through a controversial proposal to change the name for one of two new universities recently declared autonomous.The Wa and Navorongo...

The world is depending on Ghana to advance freedom – US House Speaker

Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the United States (US) Congress, while commending Ghana’s contribution towards global peace and security, says the world is depending on...

Ayariga vs Amidu showdown halted again; find out why

The trial of Bawku Central MP Mahama Ayariga has been put on hold by an Accra High court.Justice Afia Serwaa Botwe stayed proceedings, pending...

Parliament to engage public after ‘dropping the chamber’

Parliament is set to engage Ghanaians after succumbing to pressure to drop its planned construction of a $200 million Parliamentary Chamber.A statement signed by the Acting...

Sam George reveals his relationship status with E. T. Mensah and it will surprise you

The Ningo Prampram MP confirms he's at loggerheads with his predecessor and political mentor, E. T. MensahSays he will only help the former...

Govt took tough decisions to right wrongs of Mahama’s era – Finance Minister

The Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has said that the Akufo-Addo government has had to take some difficult decisions to correct the wrongs of the...

We don’t need 275 MPs – Fresh campaign looms

Parliamentarians have expressed dissatisfaction about the ballooning size of parliament since the 1992 constitution came into force.From 200 MPs in 1992, parliament now has 75...

Why govt must worry about anger against $200m chamber

Aspiring National Chairman of the Progressive People's Party, Nana Ofori Owusu says the ongoing anti-chamber campaign is a reflection of the suffering of Ghanaians.According to Mr Owusu,...

$200m chamber not in NPP manifesto – Dep. Minister runs away from deal

Deputy Minister of Information, Pius Enam Hadzide, says the executive arm of government has not made any decision to build a new chamber of...

Parliament will not pursue case against ‘proposed chamber’ protesters

Acting Director of Public Affairs of Parliament, Kate Addo says the Legislative body will not pursue the case against Convener of Economic Fighters League,...

Intercepted letter shows Parliament notified Presidency about new chamber

A letter intercepted by Joy News reveals Parliament notified the Executive about the proposal to construct a new and expanded legislative chamber.The Speaker of...

Audio: Get Speaker bigger spectacles if… General Mosquito on new Chamber

General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia is suggesting that the Speaker of Parliament, Prof. Mike Ocquaye goes for eye...

Audio: We haven’t approved construction of new chamber – Okudzeto Ablakwa

Member of Parliament for North Tongu constituency, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa is shocked some of his colleagues are supporting the proposed 200 million-dollar new chamber...

Ghanaians descend on MPs with #DropThatChamber hashtag against proposed 450-seater Parliament

Some Ghanaians have registered their displeasure at their Members of Parliament (MPs) after plans to construct a new $200 million 450-seater parliamentary chamber was...

Insulting female politicians will soon become a crime – Sarah Adwoa Safo

Deputy Majority Leader and Chairperson of the Women Caucus of the Parliament of Ghana, Sarah Adwoa Safo, says the passage of the Affirmative Action...

No hope – Avedzi decries ‘partisan’ Parliament

Deputy Minority Leader has said, Parliament is handicapped because legislators rather take a partisan stance and not vote on issues. James Klutse...

Some MPs’ research assistants earn as low as GHC300 – Odekro report

A survey by Odekro has shed light on the poor working conditions and lax structures surrounding the employment of research assistants for parliamentarians in...

Audio: Prove to your constituents you are ‘Messi’ to retain your seat- Prof Asare fires MPs

Avid constitutional law advocate, Professor Stephen Kwaku Asare has described as undemocratic arguments for the protection of experienced legislators in Parliament.He explained that, any...

Judge throws out Speaker of Parliament immunity letter again

An Accra High Court has for the second time, dismissed the Speaker of Parliament’s letter urging respect for MP privileges in the prosecution of...

MPs ‘fight’ over special seats for women in Parliament

Members of Parliament (MPs) have expressed varied views as to whether special seats should be reserved for women in Parliament.Some of the legislators felt there...

Suicide man’s MP breaks silence (Audio)

Member of Parliament (MP) for Kwesimintsim, Joseph Mensah, whose image was printed on the 35-year-old man who attempted to commit suicide in Ghana’s Parliament,...

Parliament reacts to man who attempted suicide

Parliament says criminal investigations have commenced into the conduct of a 35-year-old man, Kojo Mensah, who attempted to hang himself in Ghana’s parliament, Thursday...

Special Prosecutor’s invitation by Parliament bogus – Former NPP MP (Audio)

New Patriotic Party (NPP) former Member of Parliament (MP) for Obuasi East, has described as ‘bogus’ a decision by the leadership of Parliament to...

Audio: Sam George throws challenge to Speaker of Parliament over regulation of churches

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Ningo Prampram, Sam George, has thrown a challenge to the Speaker of Parliament, as well as his colleagues...

Audio: NPP MP disagrees with colleagues over moves to regulate ‘fake churches’

New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin South, Mr John Ntim Fordjour seems not to agree with those who are calling...

Audio: Emulate incorruptible principles of late Kwabena Adjei – Speaker urges MPs

Speaker of Parliament, Professor Aaron Mike Oquaye on Friday, as he eulogised former National Democratic Congress (NDC) National Chairman, Dr Kwabena Adjei, ahead of...

Audio: Owusu Bempah reacts to MPs call to deal with ‘fake’ pastors

Founder and Leader of Glorious Word Power Ministry International, Reverend Isaac Owusu Bempah, has reacted to Members of Ghanaian Parliament's call for action against...

MPs call for legislation to clamp down on ‘azaar’ pastors (Audio)

Some Members of Parliament (MPs) are demanding action against pastors and churches preying on the gullibility of the public.The lawmakers argued that the State...

Vigilantism bill to be passed April 29 – Speaker of Parliament

The Speaker of Parliament, Prof. Aaron Mike...

Parliament approves loan for Military Housing

Parliament has approved a loan facility of $100,000,000...

Ignoring Ayawaso MP a wake-up call to govt-Kwakye-Ofosu

A former Deputy Communications Minister, Mr Felix Kwakye-Ofosu...

Parliament suspends sitting following ‘lights off’

Parliament was forced to suspend sitting Wednesday morning...

I didn’t trust police with bullet casings – Sam George

Member of Parliament (MP) for Ningo Prampram, Sam Dzata George, who was a victim in the violence that characterized the Ayawaso West Wuogon by-election,...

I’m mindful of next generation not next election – Akufo-Addo

President Akufo-Addo has stressed his resolve to accelerate...

SONA 2019: Akufo-Addo to ‘justify mandate, confidence reposed in him’

The President’s third State of the Nation Address...

Just In: Kennedy Agyapong reprimanded; asked to go and sin no more [Audio]

The Member of Parliament for the Assin Central...

Audio: BoG, others frustrate RTI bill passage – Ras Mubarak

Member of Parliament for Kumbungu, Ras Mubarak, is...

Speaker asks Privileges Committee to present ‘Kennedy Agyepong Report’

The Speaker of Parliament, Professor Mike Ocquaye, has...

Police interrogate Kennedy Agyapong in Parliament

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin Central,...