By Francis Kobena Tandoh The second session of the Parliament of the Republic of Ghana is set to commence on February 3, 2026, according to a statement on Tuesday. The statement, signed by Rt. Hon Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, Speaker of Parliament also said the session will start at 12Continue Reading
The Parliament of Ghana on Friday passed the appropriation bill approving government expenditure of 357.1 billion Ghana cedis (about 31 billion U.S. dollars) for the 2026 fiscal year. The approval followed six weeks of debate by both sides of the House on the budget statement presented by Finance MinisterContinue Reading
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday that he personally supports the introduction of online voting in potential elections, but noted that there is currently no consensus with the parliament on the issue. “I have always supported and raised the issue, even since the beginning of COVID-19, regarding legislativeContinue Reading
By Francis Kobena Tandoh The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Caucus in Parliament late Tuesday adopted a position to disrupt government business over disagreement with the decision of the House to declare the Kpandai Constituency seat vacant following a Tamale High Court decision. The Minority, clad in black, had refused toContinue Reading
Francis Kobena Tandoh Parliament has officially notified the Electoral Commission (EC) of a vacancy in the House following a Tamale High Court order for a rerun of the 2024 Kpandai Parliamentary Election, according to a letter on Monday. According to the letter dated December 4, 2025, the Clerk to Parliament,Continue Reading
By Francis Kobena Tandoh The Parliament of Ghana is set to summon Special Prosecutor (SP) Kissi Agyebeng to brief the House on the circumstances surrounding the arrest and detention of Private Legal Practitioner Martin Kpebu. Majority Chief Whip Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, who made the call on Thursday, argued that the detention,Continue Reading
By Francis Kobena Tandoh Advocates for Christ Ghana (A4CG), a faith-based organization, on Thursday condemned attempts by Education Minister Hon. Haruna Iddrisu to compel Christian mission schools to dilute their identities. A statement signed by Edem Senanu, chairman of the organization, expressed concern over the emerging tension relating to religiousContinue Reading
