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Refrain from transmitting anti-LGBTQI+ bill to Akufo-Addo – Presidency to Parliament

Refrain from transmitting anti-LGBTQI+ bill to Akufo-Addo – Presidency to Parliament

The Office of the President has formally asked Parliament not to forward the Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill—also known as the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill—to President Akufo-Addo for his signature. In a letter signed

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Transport Minister summoned by Parliament over planned $20 charges at KIA

Transport Minister summoned by Parliament over planned $20 charges at KIA

The Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Andrew Amoako Asiamah has summoned the Minister of Transport, to appear before the House to answer questions relating to illegal fees to be charged on travelers effective from 1st

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There’s nothing wrong with granting $449m tax waiver request for 1D1F businesses-Afenyo-Markin

There’s nothing wrong with granting $449m tax waiver request for 1D1F businesses-Afenyo-Markin

The government's proposals for tax waivers for enterprises under the One District One Factory project have been rebuffed by the Minority, according to Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin. Afenyo-Markin supported the plan during his debate on

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Members of Parliament stunned by the passing of colleague John Kumah

Members of Parliament stunned by the passing of colleague John Kumah

In a somber atmosphere, Members of Parliament were left reeling upon hearing the tragic news of the passing of their esteemed colleague, John Kumah, MP for Ejisu in the Ashanti Region. Shock and disbelief filled

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Lydia Alhassan, Darkoa Newman and others to be vetted today

Lydia Alhassan, Darkoa Newman and others to be vetted today

The Appointments Committee of Parliament is expected to begin reviewing President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo's recently nominated ministers today, March 5, 2024. Minister-designate Andrew Egyapa Mercer of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture; Lydia

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Parliament experience brief ‘dumsor’

Parliament experience brief ‘dumsor’

Parliament experienced a blackout on Thursday, February 29 during the day’s proceedings. Deputy Finance Minister Abena Osei was on the floor opening the debate for the State of the Nation Address when the light in

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SONA 2024:President Akufo-Addo’s full speech

SONA 2024:President Akufo-Addo’s full speech

President Akufo-Addo gave Parliament his final and only State of the Nation Address. Please read full speech below: It is always exhilarating to be back in Parliament, and to discharge the duty, in fulfillment of

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Afenyo-Markin opposes custodial sentences for LGBTQ+ activities

Afenyo-Markin opposes custodial sentences for LGBTQ+ activities

Deputy Majority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has urged the House to amend or delete clauses in the yet-to-be-passed anti-gay Bill that recommends custodial sentencing as the sole punishment for those found to be involved

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CONDUCT 2024 ELECTIONS WITH INTEGRITY, TRANSPARENCY, AND TRUST – SPEAKER OF PARLIAMENT.

CONDUCT 2024 ELECTIONS WITH INTEGRITY, TRANSPARENCY, AND TRUST – SPEAKER OF PARLIAMENT.

The Speaker of the 8th Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has urged the Electoral Commission of Ghana to conduct the 2024 elections with integrity, transparency, and trust. He issued the clarion call at

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Leadership of Parliament interact with media

Leadership of Parliament interact with media

The Majority Leader and MP for Suame, Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu has revealed that the First Meeting of the Fourth Session of the 8th Parliament is expected to pass 82 Bills presented to the House.