The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has subtly expressed its concerns following the passage of the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill by Ghana’s Parliament. On February 28, 2024, Parliament approved the bill that criminalizes LGBTQ+ activities, as well as their promotion, advocacy, and funding. Those found guilty could face a jail term ranging from 6 months to 3 years, […] The post Passage
A parliamentary employee has shared a distressing incident of nearly collapsing in an elevator in the Job 600 building on Thursday, due to a power outage. The individual, who feared for his life, was fortunately rescued by colleagues and security personnel. The power cut affected both the Parliament House and Job 600, the office complex […] The post Dumsor:
The Minority in Parliament has called on the Electricity Company of Ghana to immediately publish a timetable for the ongoing power cuts popularly known as ‘Dumsor’ to enable people to plan their lives. Addressing Journalists in Parliament, the Member of Parliament for Yapei Kusawgu, John Jinapor said the continuous and deliberate denial by government officials […] The post Publish
Parliament has passed the bill on the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values also known as the anti-LGBTQ bill. The bill proscribes LGBT activities and criminalizes its promotion, advocacy and funding. Persons caught in the act would be subjected to a 6 months to 3 year jail term with promoters and […] The post Parliament passes anti-LGBTQ Bill appeared first
The Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has confessed to facing a challenging situation when he couldn’t openly endorse the presidential bid of his close friend, Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong. Agyapong’s aspirations to lead the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) ultimately fell short, with the coveted position going to Vice President Dr. Mahamudu […] The post It
Samuel Atta-Akyea Samuel Atta-Akyea, Chairman of the Mines and Energy Committee of Parliament, has expressed admiration for Strategic Mobilisation Limited’s (SML) world-class data operation room located in Tema during Read More... The post MPs Impressed With SML’s Data Centre
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has expressed deep concerns regarding the expenditure incurred in resolving the Bawku conflict. He lamented that the funds could have been allocated to other developmental projects but were instead utilized for ensuring security in and around Bawku in the Upper East Region. During his State of the Nation Address (SONA) […] The post #SONA2024:
The Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has voiced concerns over the emotional tone surrounding the discussions on the anti-gay bill in Ghana’s Parliament. According to him, some of his colleague MPs become emotional during deliberations on the bill. The Effutu lawmaker previously proposed a replacement of a minimum two-month imprisonment sentence with a minimum of one […] The post Stop
The National Council of the New Patriotic Party has confirmed the new leadership of the majority caucus in Parliament as Alexander Afenyo-Markin, MP for Effutu, prepares to take on the mantle of Majority Leader starting today, Friday, February 23. This significant change in the Majority Front Bench’s leadership follows the recent interpretation of parliamentary procedures […] The post NPP
The outspoken Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, has vented his disappointment over the treatment he received during the 2023 New Patriotic Party (NPP) Presidential Primary. While acknowledging the right of MPs to choose their preferred candidate, Ken Agyapong, in an upcoming interview with KSM on Pan Africa Television, expressed particular hurt […] The post I’m
Edward Nana Yaw Koranteng The Mines and Energy Committee of Parliament has given the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) management a seven-day deadline to provide full information on the Read More... The post Parliament Chases MIIF Over $12m Agyapa Expense
In a surprising turn of events, Majority Leader Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has tendered in his resignation with immediate effect, prompting anticipation of a significant reshuffle within the majority parliamentary leadership of Read More... The post Breaking
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is considering disconnecting power supply to the Parliament of Ghana on Wednesday, February 21, due to an outstanding debt exceeding GH₵23 million. This potential action is part of the ongoing “Operation Zero Balance” initiative which aims to recover unpaid debts from various customers. The inclusion of Parliament among the […] The post Parliament
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has directed the committees on education, finance, culture, and tourism to explore factors leading to the seeming extinction of local languages in the country and provide appropriate recommendations for consideration. This follows concerns raised by Members of Parliament about the growing neglect of local languages, particularly in schools across […] The post Parliament
Sunyani East’s Member of Parliament, Kwasi Ameyaw-Cheremeh, has been nominated as the Presiding Speaker for Friday’s parliamentary proceedings. This development arose due to the absence of Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, and his two Deputies, Joseph Osei Owusu and Andrew Asiamah Amoako. In accordance with the new standing orders, the nomination of Kwasi Ameyaw-Cheremeh as […] The post Ameyaw-Cheremeh
The Minority in Parliament is demanding the vetting of five Ministers of State who have been reassigned by the President to other ministries. The caucus contends that before the reassignment of the ministers, the president announced that he had relieved them of their portfolios in government with immediate effect, hence warranting the need for the […] The post Re-assigned
The Deputy Minority Leader in Parliament, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, has expressed scepticism regarding President Akufo-Addo’s recent ministerial reshuffle, deeming it belated and unlikely to yield significant results. In a major ministerial reshuffle announced on Wednesday, February 14, President Akufo-Addo relieved the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta, of his duties. The reshuffle has also impacted […] The post Akufo-Addo’s
Tensions flared in Ghana’s Parliament on Tuesday, February 13, as a seemingly routine exchange of pleasantries took a dramatic turn between Members of Parliament Kennedy Agyapong and Sylvester Tetteh. The incident occurred when Sylvester Tetteh, the MP for Bortianor-Ngleshie-Amanfro, attempted to extend greetings to Kennedy Agyapong, MP for Assin Central upon the latter’s entrance into […] The post Ken
In a surprising turn of events, Members of Parliament Kennedy Agyapong and Sylvester Tetteh have managed to reconcile following a heated confrontation within the parliamentary chambers. The incident, which initially sparked concerns of a brewing conflict, has now taken a positive twist as the two politicians set aside their differences after the swift intervention of […] The post Ken
Parliament has approved a custodial sentence of a minimum of 3 years and a maximum of 5 years for the willful promotion, sponsorship, or support of LGBTQ+ activities. Persons caught in the act would also be subjected to a minimum sentence of 6 months and a maximum sentence of 3 years. During parliamentary proceedings on […] The post Parliament approves
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