The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has announced a shift towards a more customer-centric and collaborative approach to revenue collection, as part of its efforts to meet national revenue targets.
My observation touches on some critical issues regarding the separation of powers and the independence of Ghana’s Parliament in the current political climate. The relationship between the Executive, Legislature, and Judiciary has always been complex, and as you rightly notice, the dynamics in the 8th Parliament have exposed significant tensions that affect the legislature’s ability to effectively perform.
The Speaker of Ghana's Eighth Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has postponed his ruling on calls to declare four parliamentary seats vacant in accordance with Article 97 (1) (g & h) of the 1992
The Rt. Hon. Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Bagbin, has emphasized the importance of the ongoing Fifth Meeting of the Fourth Session of the Eighth Parliament, describing it as pivotal for strengthening Ghana’s governance and democratic institutions.
The Majority Leader, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo Markin, has announced that he has filed an application at the Supreme Court seeking to prevent any moves...
The Ghanaian Parliament has concluded its emergency session without fully addressing the core issues that prompted the recall, just weeks after the House had adjourned for recess at the end of July.
The Majority Caucus, under the leadership of Alexander Afenyo Markin, has initiated the process of recall Parliament from recess by evoking Order 53 of the Standing Orders. This move is aimed at addressing some unfinished businesses left before the House adjourned for recess in late March.
The Ghanaian Parliament recently organized a two-day workshop for members of the Parliamentary Press Corps (PPC) to familiarize them with the newly adopted revised Standing Orders.
In this article, I want to highlight the Member of Parliament for the Kwadaso Constituency in the Ashanti region, Prof. Kingsley Nyarko, as one of these group of promising new Members of Parliament who deserve another term in office based on their demonstrated output and dedication to their Parliamentary duties. I will first of all proceed on the premise that he has received top recommendations from seasoned Members of Parliament for his work.
Parliament is seen as the citadel of Democracy.
It is the nerve center of our democratic culture. Its absence creates a huge lacuna in our democratic system. Therefore, it is the heart and the compass of this culture of our democracy.
