Tag Archives: PARLIAMENT

Parliament has commenced the debate on the report of the Appointments Committee on the remaining two supreme court justices’ nominees appointed by Akufo-Addo. Out of the four that were appointed, two of them were approved, leaving George Kingsley Koomson, Justice of the Court of Appeal, and Justice Ernest Yao Gaewu, Justice …

Ex-gratia and Article 71 officeholders have become some of the most frequently used words in Ghana following ex-President John Dramani Mahama‘s promise to scrap the former when he becomes president again. But what does ex-gratia mean? This article looks at what ex-gratia is and what the 1992 Constitution of Ghana …

His introduction was followed by various reactions from both sides of the house. Former President, John Dramani Mahama received massive cheers from both sides of the house following his introduction by Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin albeit, each with its own message. While members of the minority side cheered Mr. Mahama on, their …

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has asked the chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Jean Mensa to appear before parliament over the controversial proposed Constitutional Instrument (CI). The newly proposed instrument by the EC makes the Ghana Card the only identification document to be used to guarantee citizenship if passed. On …

Members of the Parliament of Ghana return to the House to continue their work on bills and other documents today, Wednesday, February 15, 2023. This will be the 6th meeting of the Third Session of the 8th Parliament of the 4th Republic. The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, is expected to preside over the proceedings …

There has been drama in parliament following the reshuffle in Minority leadership by the National Democratic Congress. Following the resumption of parliament on February 7, 2023, the new minority leaders were supposed to take their new seat which is the front bench. The previous leaders were also to be reallocated …

The Pensioner Bondholders Forum says it will be in Parliament to observe proceedings as the Minister of Finance, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, makes an appearance before the Business Committee of the House on February 14. This comes after the Speaker of Parliament, Mr Alban Bagbin, directed the Committee to summon the …

The Pensioner Bondholders Forum says it will be in Parliament to observe proceedings as the Minister of Finance, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, makes an appearance before the House Business Committee on February 14. This comes after the Speaker of Parliament, Mr Alban Bagbin, directed the Committee to summon the Minister to …

Members of Parliament return to the House to continue their work on bills and other documents before it. Today’s sitting will be the 36th sitting of the 3rd meeting of the 2nd session of the 8th Parliament. Members of the House are expected to continue the approval of budgetary allocations …

The Parliament of Ghana is currently holding a debate on a censure motion filed by the minority side of the house against the Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta. An 8-member ad hoc committee set up by the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, held a public hearing where proponents of the motion and …