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LGBTQ+ Bill: Speaker Bagbin fumes at presidency over letter to Parliament

LGBTQ+ Bill: Speaker Bagbin fumes at presidency over letter to Parliament

The Speaker of Ghana’s parliament, Alban Sumana Bagbin is unhappy with what he described as behaviour exhibited by the Presidency in refusing to accept the transmission of the Human Sexual Values Bill, 2021. The Speaker

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EXPLAINER: Why Parliament was plunged into darkness on Thursday

EXPLAINER: Why Parliament was plunged into darkness on Thursday

In a surprising event, the Parliament of Ghana was without light on Thursday, February 29, when it convened to deliberate on the State of the Nation Address (SONA) delivered by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.

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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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18 NPP MPs bowing out of parliament

18 NPP MPs bowing out of parliament

Eighteen members of Parliament (MPs) belonging to the ruling New Patriotic Party's (NPP) Majority Caucus have made it clear that they will not be running for reelection in the upcoming legislative term in 2024. The

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POLITICAL SCIENCE STUDENTS VISIT PARLIAMENT

POLITICAL SCIENCE STUDENTS VISIT PARLIAMENT

  Association of Political Science Students from the University of Ghana, Legon has visited the Parliament of Ghana, to familiarize themselves with parliamentary proceedings and processes.   In an educational forum held for the students,

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Parliamentary Service Officers to get December salaries after christmas holidays

Parliamentary Service Officers to get December salaries after christmas holidays

Daniel T. Chirawura, the Director of Finance of Parliament, has stated that December salaries for officers in the parliamentary service may not be paid before the Christmas holidays. Mr. Chirawura clarified in a statement released

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Official: Parliament approves 2024 Budget

Official: Parliament approves 2024 Budget

Despite strong opposition from the Minority, Parliament has finally approved the 2024 budget. Following the headcount, the minority caucus received 136 votes, while the majority caucus got 138. After the conclusion of the debate on

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Government suspends L.I. to restrict importation of selected strategic products

Government suspends L.I. to restrict importation of selected strategic products

After strong opposition, the government announced that the Export and Import Regulations 2023 Bill would not be implemented as planned. The goal of the Legislative Instrument is to limit the importation of 22 specific strategic

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Parliament to conduct headcount on 2024 Budget

Parliament to conduct headcount on 2024 Budget

Parliament is scheduled to hold a headcount vote regarding the approval of the 2024 budget. After the debate on Wednesday, November 29, the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, called for a voice vote in favor

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Parliament resumes sitting today

Parliament resumes sitting today

The Parliament of Ghana will return to business today, Tuesday, October 31 after a two-month hiatus. The resumption of Parliament will be the Third Meeting of the Third Session of the Eighth Parliament of the