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Parliament Faces Potential Power Disconnection Over GH₵23M ECG Debt
20 Feb

Parliament Faces Potential Power Disconnection Over GH₵23M ECG Debt

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The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is considering disconnecting power supply to the Parliament of Ghana on Wednesday, February 21, due to an outstanding debt exceeding GH₵23 million. This potential action is part of the ongoing “Operation Zero Balance” initiative which aims to recover unpaid debts from various customers. The inclusion of Parliament among the disconnection targets raises eyebrows due to its critical role in national governance. Sources indicate that the accumulated debt poses a significant hurdle for ECG’s operations and hampers its ability to meet the demands of power producers. This potential move follows a similar disconnection at Accra…
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Parliament To Use Local Languages
16 Feb

Parliament To Use Local Languages

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Parliament is to begin the use of local languages on the floor of the House to promote the Ghanaian culture and prevent it from becoming extinct. Order 63 of the new Standing Orders states that a Member of Parliament (MP) may use any of the local languages subject to interpretation and translation to the understanding of all. That is expected to take off during the second meeting of the fourth session of the Eighth Parliament. The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford  Bagbin, said the necessary facilities were to be put in place including translators and the appropriate gadgets for…
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Parliament Approves $339M For Accra-Tema Motorway Project
18 Dec

Parliament Approves $339M For Accra-Tema Motorway Project

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Parliament has approved a concessionary contract of $338.89 million between Ghana and ATEP, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF), for the redevelopment and expansion of the Accra-Tema Motorway. The project is made up of the 19.5km Accra-Tema Motorway redevelopment, which is a segment of the National Road One (N1); 5.7 km portion of the George Bush Highway, and a portion of the Nsawam road (N6) linking the N1 from the Neoplan interchange to Apenkwa, covering 2.5 km. The project also comes with the operation and maintenance of the road, including the installation of a road…
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We Don’t Need OSP To Fight Corruption – Speaker Bagbin
13 Dec

We Don’t Need OSP To Fight Corruption – Speaker Bagbin

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Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has described the creation of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) as an ineffective measure in combating corruption. According to him, the OSP as established by law, would not yield any substantial results in the fight against corruption. Speaker Bagbin reiterated this during the consideration stage of the “Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill, 2022” on the floor of parliament yesterday. This was after the chairman of the Constitutional, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee, Kwame Anyimadu-Antwi opposed a further proposed amendment for the prohibition of marriage or sexual intercourse…
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Parliament To Lockout Late Coming MPs
11 Dec

Parliament To Lockout Late Coming MPs

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The Speaker of Parliament, Mr Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, Friday said, from the First Meeting of the Fourth Session of the Eighth Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana, access to the Chamber will be locked at 1000 hours on each sitting day. He explained that the decision was part of the measures he was adopting to put in place due to Members of Parliament’s (MPs) attendance at the House. “Honourable Members, those who arrive late will be locked out until the Speaker decides to open the doors again. At 1000 hours, the doors will be locked. The Speaker will…
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Parliament Gives Nod For Government To Spend GH¢226 Billion In 2024
09 Dec

Parliament Gives Nod For Government To Spend GH¢226 Billion In 2024

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Parliament December 7, 2023 approved the 2024 Budget Statement and Economic Policy of government presented to the House by the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta. The approval, which came as a result of a headcount of members of parliament in favour of the majority, gives authorization to the government to spend an amount of Gh¢226.7 billion in the 2024 fiscal year. Last week, following conclusion on debates on the budget, the House failed to approve the policy document because the majority side of the House staged a walkout in protest of the minority’s demand for a headcount which was admitted by the Speaker…
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Parliament Expected To Approve 2024 Budget On December 7
07 Dec

Parliament Expected To Approve 2024 Budget On December 7

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Parliament is expected to conduct a headcount vote on the approval of the 2024 budget on Thursday, December 7, 2023. This comes after the Minority Caucus in Parliament challenged the ruling [voice vote] and opted for a headcount. The move subsequently forced the majority caucus to stage a walkout when the minority requested a headcount. To let sleeping dogs lie, the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, announced that there would be a headcount vote on Thursday, December 7, 2023, on the approval of the 2024 budget. The acceptance of the budget will also pave way for the approval of the budget estimates. The presentation…
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Trade Minister To Lay Import Restrictions Bill In Parliament Today
30 Nov

Trade Minister To Lay Import Restrictions Bill In Parliament Today

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The Minister of Trade and Industry, Kobina Tahir Hammond, is today expected to lay before Parliament the Legislative Instrument (L.I.), seeking to restrict the importation of selected products. Known as the Export and Import Regulations 2023, the bill seeks to restrict the importation of 22 selected strategic products such as sugar, rice, poultry, and tripe into the country. This follows a green light by the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin on Tuesday after the Minority opposed plans to lay it. This was the third time the policy document had suffered a setback in Parliament. The side argued that the L.I. is inimical…
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Parliament Approves US$800m Syndicated Loan For COCOBOD
19 Nov

Parliament Approves US$800m Syndicated Loan For COCOBOD

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Minister for Food and Agriculture, Dr. Bryan Acheampong has attributed the constant losses posted by COCOBOD to road projects being undertaken by the Institution and payment of loans contracted by the construction of the Bui Dam. COCOBOD has been recording losses since 2017 compelling the IMF to direct government to develop a policy to ensure the institution stops bleeding. Speaking during approval of $800 million syndicated loan for the purchase of cocoa beans for the 2023/2024 season, Bryan Acheampong stated COCOBOD has made the turn for the better. The Minority however disagree as ranking member for Committee on Food and…
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