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23 Feb

Your Name Is Inked In The History Books Of NPP Forever- Chairman Wontumi Praises Former Majority Leader

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The Ashanti regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako has heaped praises on the former Majority Leader of Parliament, Hon. Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, after the latter's resignation. According to the Ashanti Governor, the Suame legislator's name will forever be mentioned in the history books of NPP, for honourably resigning as the majority leader. This comes after the Honourable Member of Parliament had voluntarily resigned as the Majority Leader on Wednesday, "in order to still the storm and facilitate the peace and unity for the party at this time". Speaking on the floor of Parliament, he clarified that…

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…

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…

20 Jan

Next Parliament May Suffer If Experienced MPs Are Not Retained – Ursula

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The Minister for Communications and Digitalization and Member of Parliament for Ablekuma West, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, is urging Ghanaians to strongly consider keeping experienced Members of Parliament in office during the upcoming New Patriotic Party (NPP) primaries and the general elections. Ursula noted that the resignation of a significant number of seasoned MPs from both political parties could pose substantial challenges for the next administration in Parliament. She highlighted the essential role played by experienced MPs in educating and mentoring new legislators. The Ablekuma West stressed that knowledge transfer from veteran parliamentarians is crucial for the effective functioning of the legislative…

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…

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…

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…

01 Dec

Budget Approval: Majority’s Absence Strategic – Majority Chief Whip

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The Majority Chief Whip, Mr. Frank Annoh Dompreh, has played down concerns that the absence of the Majority from Parliament on Thursday, November 30, 2023, would adversely impact government proceedings in the House. He asserted that the Majority MPs strategically opted to be absent and assured that it would not disrupt any government business. In an interview with Class 91.3 FM's Parliamentary Correspondent, Havilah Kekeli, on Thursday, November 30, 2023, the Majority Chief Whip explained that the Majority was well aware of their actions, emphasizing that the absence would not hinder government affairs, particularly the approval of the budget. The…

01 Dec

Reschedule Commencement Date For Fresh SHS Students To January – Parliament To Adutwum

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Parliament has asked the Minister of Education, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, to reconsider the directive by the Ghana Education Service (GES) to fresh students, teaching and non-teaching staff to begin academic work on Monday, December 4, 2023. A statement by the Parliamentary Service noted that “due to the short notice with its attendant inconvenience to students, parents, teaching and non-teaching staff, the House proposes for the consideration of the Hon. Minister of Education the first week of January 2024 as a more convenient and appropriate time for parents, students and teachers to adequately prepare for academic work.” There have been…

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…