The controversial ‘is back in Parliament, and it’s not coming from the executive. It’s being reintroduced as a private member’s bill by Ningo-Prampram MP, Sam George, along with several colleagues. The Communications Minister, speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Tuesday night, made it clear: he is keeping his promise to the Ghanaian people—and to his chiefs. […]
Former Vice President and 2024 New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential candidate, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has urged members and supporters of the NPP to remain calm, steadfast, and law-abiding amid what he describes as growing political intimidation. His remarks come in response to the attempted arrest of Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, Member of Parliament for Assin […]
Parliament has approved the repeal of the controversial Electronic Transaction Levy (E-Levy), marking a significant policy shift in the country’s digital taxation. The decision follows the passage of the Electronic Transaction Levy (Repeal) Bill, 2025, on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. The E-Levy, which was first introduced in March 2022 under the previous New Patriotic Party […]
Parliament on Thursday received the Income Tax Amendment Bill (Act 896), 2025, which seeks to abolish the 10 per cent withholding tax on betting winnings from lottery. The Bill, laid before the House by Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has been referred to the Finance Committee for further consideration and reporting. In a brief […]
Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, will today present the 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament, marking the first comprehensive financial roadmap of the Mahama administration since assuming office. The highly anticipated budget is expected to outline bold policy measures aimed at stabilising the economy, fostering growth, and addressing the nation’s fiscal challenges. […]
A motion by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Minority Caucus to investigate the termination of public service appointments made after December 7, 2024, has been dismissed by the First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Bernard Ahiafor. The motion, led by Minority Leader, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, argued that the dismissals breached good governance principles and citizens’ rights. […]
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has announced plans to hold the next annual prayer meeting in the chamber of Parliament to exorcise any spirit of disorder among Members of Parliament (MPs). He believes that something within the chamber is influencing MPs’ conduct, particularly after the recent chaos at the Appointments Committee sitting. Speaking at a […]
Minority leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has taken full responsibility for the chaos that erupted during the vetting of some ministerial nominees last week. Speaking on the floor of Parliament on February 4, 2025, Afenyo-Markin acknowledged the disruptions which caused concern among the general public. The Effutu MP pleaded with Speaker Alban Bagbin to reconsider his decision […]
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has reiterated his determination to ensure the passage of the LGBTQ+ bill, which was passed by Parliament but not assented to by former President Nana Akufo-Addo. Addressing members of the Ghanaian community in Côte d’Ivoire on January 21, 2025, Speaker Bagbin strongly criticised same-sex relationships, declaring that he would […]
Parliament has officially approved the composition of its Appointments Committee, a crucial body tasked with vetting and recommending nominees for ministerial and other top government positions. The Committee will be chaired by the First Deputy Speaker, Bernard Ahiafor, with Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah serving as Vice Chairperson. Notable appointments include Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader, as the Ranking Member, and Patricia […]
Minister of Finance, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has stated that the current parliamentary impasse has affected the debt restructuring agreement with some Independent Power Producers (IPPs). Addressing the press during the finance ministry’s monthly economic briefing, Dr Amin Adam pointed out that although three of the IPPs have either signed or are on course to […]
Former Attorney General Martin Amidu has strongly criticised the Speaker of Parliament for defying the Supreme Court’s authority following the October 30 decision, which dismissed the Speaker’s application to overturn an order on a recent parliamentary ruling. In a pointed article, the former Special Prosecutor emphasised that the Speaker’s actions disrupt constitutional order. “The Supreme […]
