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IPU Delegation Pays Courtesy Call on Speaker Bagbin to Advance Human Rights Agenda

A delegation from the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), led by its Senior Program Officer for Governance, Mr. Akiyo Miguel Afouda, has paid a courtesy call on the Speaker of Ghana’s Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin. The visit was aimed at deepening collaboration on the promotion of human and children's rights in Ghana and across the sub-region.
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VIDEO:Ghana’s Hon. Frank Annor Dompreh Hails Progress at Pan-African Parliament, Calls for Self-Reliant Africa

Minority Chief Whip of Ghana’s Parliament and member of Ghana’s delegation to the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), Hon. Frank Annor Dompreh, has expressed strong support for key initiatives discussed during the 5th Ordinary Session of the 6th Parliament of the Pan-African Parliament, describing the session as an “impressive and impactful” experience.

Ghana’s Parliament Goes on Recess After Intense Session Marked by Tributes, Tensions, and Calls for Reforms

Ghana’s Parliament has adjourned sine die after concluding the Forty-Third Sitting of the Second Meeting of the First Session of the current legislature. The final sitting was marked by a blend of solemnity, political tension, and calls for institutional introspection.

Parliament Commends Black Queens and Approves Final Batch of Deputy Minister Nominees

The Parliament of Ghana, at its Fortieth Sitting of the Second Meeting, witnessed a series of significant developments, including commendations to Ghana’s senior women’s football team, approval of deputy ministerial appointments, and continued debate on the 2025 Mid-Year Budget Review.

Parliament of Ghana Begins Budget Debate as Social Protection Bill is Withdrawn

The Parliament of Ghana resumed sitting today for its Thirty-Ninth Sitting of the Second Meeting with significant developments ranging from policy discussions to legal controversies.

VIDEO:Former Defence Minister Calls for State Burial for Late Music Legend Daddy Lumba

Former Minister for Defence and Member of Parliament for Bimbilla, Mr. Dominic Nitiwul, has appealed to the government to grant the late Ghanaian music icon, Daddy Lumba, a befitting state burial in recognition of his immense contributions to the nation’s cultural heritage.

Parliament of Ghana Begins Budget Debate as Social Protection Bill is Withdrawn

The Parliament of Ghana resumed sitting today for its Thirty-Ninth Sitting of the Second Meeting with significant developments ranging from policy discussions to legal controversies.

VIDEO:Former Defence Minister Calls for State Burial for Late Music Legend Daddy Lumba

Former Minister for Defence and Member of Parliament for Bimbilla, Mr. Dominic Nitiwul, has appealed to the government to grant the late Ghanaian music icon, Daddy Lumba, a befitting state burial in recognition of his immense contributions to the nation’s cultural heritage.

VIDEO: Minority Threatens Legal Challenge Against Attorney General Over Duffuor Case Withdrawal

The Minority in Parliament has served notice of a possible legal challenge against Attorney General Dr. Dominic Ayine following his decision to discontinue criminal proceedings against former Finance Minister Dr. Kwabena Duffuor in relation to the collapse of UniBank Ghana.

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VIDEO:Ghana’s Hon. Frank Annor Dompreh Hails Progress at Pan-African Parliament, Calls for Self-Reliant Africa

Minority Chief Whip of Ghana’s Parliament and member of Ghana’s delegation to the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), Hon. Frank Annor Dompreh, has expressed strong support for key initiatives discussed during the 5th Ordinary Session of the 6th Parliament of the Pan-African Parliament, describing the session as an “impressive and impactful” experience.

Ghana’s Parliament Goes on Recess After Intense Session Marked by Tributes, Tensions, and Calls for Reforms

Ghana’s Parliament has adjourned sine die after concluding the Forty-Third Sitting of the Second Meeting of the First Session of the current legislature. The final sitting was marked by a blend of solemnity, political tension, and calls for institutional introspection.

Parliament Commends Black Queens and Approves Final Batch of Deputy Minister Nominees

The Parliament of Ghana, at its Fortieth Sitting of the Second Meeting, witnessed a series of significant developments, including commendations to Ghana’s senior women’s football team, approval of deputy ministerial appointments, and continued debate on the 2025 Mid-Year Budget Review.

Parliament of Ghana Begins Budget Debate as Social Protection Bill is Withdrawn

The Parliament of Ghana resumed sitting today for its Thirty-Ninth Sitting of the Second Meeting with significant developments ranging from policy discussions to legal controversies.

VIDEO:Former Defence Minister Calls for State Burial for Late Music Legend Daddy Lumba

Former Minister for Defence and Member of Parliament for Bimbilla, Mr. Dominic Nitiwul, has appealed to the government to grant the late Ghanaian music icon, Daddy Lumba, a befitting state burial in recognition of his immense contributions to the nation’s cultural heritage.

VIDEO: Minority Threatens Legal Challenge Against Attorney General Over Duffuor Case Withdrawal

The Minority in Parliament has served notice of a possible legal challenge against Attorney General Dr. Dominic Ayine following his decision to discontinue criminal proceedings against former Finance Minister Dr. Kwabena Duffuor in relation to the collapse of UniBank Ghana.

Minority Demands Answers Over AG’s Discontinuation of Duffour Prosecution

The Minority in Parliament has launched a scathing critique of the Attorney-General’s decision to discontinue the high-profile criminal prosecution of former UniBank CEO Dr. Kwabena Duffour and seven others.

Inflation at 4-Year Low, Debt Drops by GH¢113bn – Mid-Year Fiscal Report Reveals

Ghana's economy is firmly on a recovery path, according to the 2025 Mid-Year Fiscal Policy Review presented by the Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Atto Forson. The report outlines significant fiscal, monetary, and structural improvements that have restored investor confidence, stabilized the Cedi, and improved living standards following years of economic turmoil.

PAP and APRM Sign Groundbreaking Agreement to Strengthen Good Governance Across Africa

In a significant milestone for Africa’s governance and institutional development agenda, the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) and the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formalize and strengthen collaboration between the two African Union (AU) organs.

Pan-African Parliament Opens 5th Ordinary Session Under Reparations Theme

The Pan-African Parliament (PAP) is set to open the 5th Ordinary Session of its Sixth Legislature at its headquarters in Midrand, South Africa, under the African Union’s 2025 theme: “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent through Reparations.”

CIVIL SOCIETY AND PNAFRICA CALL FOR HALT TO GHANA SCHOLARSHIPS AUTHORITY BILL

The Executive Director of Parliamentary Network Africa (PNAfrica), Mr. Sammy Obeng, has added his voice to growing public calls urging Parliament to suspend the ongoing consideration of the Ghana Scholarships Authority Bill.

Kwadaso MP Urges Justice and Enhanced Security Following Mobile Money Vendor’s Murder

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Kwadaso in the Ashanti Region, Professor Kingsley Nyarko, has welcomed the progress made by the police in investigating the murder of Gideon Owusu Sarpong, a mobile money vendor who was killed during a robbery at the former onion market in Kwadaso on March 20, 2025.