Cassiel Ato Forson A motion to approve President Akufo-Addo’s nominations for appointment as Ministers and a Deputy Minister was halted in Parliament yesterday, as opposition lawmakers demonstrated their willingness to
MPs Tackle GETFund, DACF
Members of Parliament (MPs) yesterday revolved after adjournment into a Committee of the Whole to consider the distribution of the Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) for the fiscal year
Parliament Escapes ECG Blackout After Paying GHC8.5m Debt
Parliament has settled more than half its debt owed the Electricity Company of Ghana to avoid being plunged into blackout. The August House has paid about GH¢8 million out
EC Chair Defends Use Of Ghana Card For Registration
The Chairperson of Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa has confidently justified the Constitutional Instrument (CI) that is seeking to make the Ghana Card the only document for voter registration
EC Chair Storms Parliament Over New CI
The chair of Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa is in Parliament to brief the leadership of the House on the draft Constitutional Instrument (CI) on the registration of voters.
Health Minister Fails To Appear In Parliament Over Vaccine Shortage
Kwaku Agyeman-Manu Health Minister, Kwaku Agyeman-Manu failed to appear before Parliament after being invited to explain issues concerning alleged shortages of vaccines in some parts of the county. He
Jean Mensa Respects Parliament – EC
Jean Mensa The Electoral Commission (EC) has stated that its Chairperson, Jean Adukwei Mensa, upholds the institution of Parliament and will therefore not disrespect it in any way. Denying
Parliament’s Invitation To Jean Mensa Arrived Late – EC
Jean Mensa The Electoral Commission (EC) has rejected claim that the Chairperson of the Commission, Jean Mensa has refused to brief the House on proposed Constitutional Instrument (CI) that is
Parliament Runs From Ghana Card CI Passage
Parliament has denied media reports that a Constitutional Instrument (CI) seeking to make the Ghana Card the sole document registration for elections has been passed. A statement from the
EC Chair To Face Parliament
Jean Mensa Parliament wants the Electoral Commission (EC) to provide further particulars on a new constitutional instrument it is seeking to lay in the House. The Public Elections (Registration of
Parliament Builds ‘Democracy House’ For Anniversary
Parliament intends to construct “Democracy House” as part of its legacy projects to commemorate the House’s 30th anniversary this year, Speaker of Parliament, Alban S. K. Bagbin has said.
MPs Demand Action On Bawku Chief Enskinment
Some MPs from the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) have joined the government in condemning the alleged enskinment of a rival chief for Bawku at Nalerigu. The lawmakers from
Parliament Ratifies Niamey Convention
PARLIAMENT PASSED a new convention that offers significant chances to boost security and combat terrorism by establishing cross-border cooperation with neighbouring countries and strengthening Ghana’s integrated border management systems.