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Parliament adjourns sitting over lack of quorum

Parliament adjourns sitting over lack of quorum

The Speaker of Parliament on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, abruptly adjourned proceedings due to the lack of quorum despite a last-minute decision by the minority caucus to participate in parliamentary proceedings. The standing orders of

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Parliament To Debate Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill This Week

Parliament To Debate Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill This Week

Parliament is expected to debate the bill on the Promotion of Proper Sexual Human Rights and Ghanaian Family Values also known as the anti-LGBT bill this week. The Majority Leader in Parliament, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu last

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Swiss Ambassador calls on Speaker to explore mutual partnerships

Swiss Ambassador calls on Speaker to explore mutual partnerships

The Swiss Ambassador to Ghana, Her Excellency, Simone Giger has called on Speaker, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin to familiarize with him and explore areas of mutual partnerships. Amongst other things, the discussions focused on topics

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Parliament to probe police killing of 5 suspected land guards at Bortianor

Parliament to probe police killing of 5 suspected land guards at Bortianor

The Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament has directed the Committee of Defence and Interior to open a probe into the shooting of 5 individuals alleged to be land guards operating within the Bortianor area. Andrew

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Parliament vets Chief Justice nominee Justice Gertrude Torkornoo today

Parliament vets Chief Justice nominee Justice Gertrude Torkornoo today

The Parliament of Ghana will later this morning Friday, May 26, 2023, vet Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Torkornoo, as Chief Justice. In April this year, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo nominated the Winneba-native to replace

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$200 Million Loan Facility From World Bank Approved By Parliament

$200 Million Loan Facility From World Bank Approved By Parliament

The Parliament of Ghana after being recalled from their recess for emergency business, has approved a loan facility worth $200 million. The loan agreement is between the Republic of Ghana and the World Bank. The

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Parliament “Shoots Down” EC’s Plan To Make Ghana Card Sole Registration Document

Parliament “Shoots Down” EC’s Plan To Make Ghana Card Sole Registration Document

Parliament of Ghana has ordered the Electoral Commission to suspend its plan to use the Ghana card as the only identification document for registering as a voter in the upcoming elections. This decision from parliament

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Three Revenue Bills Approved By Parliament After A Tight Vote

Three Revenue Bills Approved By Parliament After A Tight Vote

Despite the controversies that surrounded the three new tax bills introduced by the government for parliamentary approval, the house has voted to accept these tax measures. The three bills were approved on the floor of

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Minority Will Definitely Vote Against Government’s New Tax Bills – Mahama Ayariga Assures

Minority Will Definitely Vote Against Government’s New Tax Bills – Mahama Ayariga Assures

As the Parliament of Ghana gears to decide on government's new tax bills, the Member of Parliament for the Bawku Central constituency, Mahama Ayariga has assured the public that the Minority in Parliament will definitely

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Ministerial Approval: Retract & Apologize For Your Untrue Statement About Me – Ato Forson Dares Fmr. NPP MP

Ministerial Approval: Retract & Apologize For Your Untrue Statement About Me – Ato Forson Dares Fmr. NPP MP

In the midst of the controversy surrounding Parliament's approval of President Akufo-Addo's new ministerial appointment, Minority Leader Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has debunked claims that he voted for the nominees of the Ministry of Trade