Parliament

Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has indicated that Parliament is unlikely to declare the seat of the Member of Parliament for Asante Akyem North, Kwame Ohene Frimpong, vacant despite his prolonged absence from parliamentary proceedings following his arrest in the Netherlands. Mr. Frimpong was arrested at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport on May 8 over allegations of money laundering and romance scam-related offences. …

Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has urged Parliament to delete a key provision in the proposed Tribunals Bill, 2026, arguing that the creation of district and regional tribunals would establish a parallel justice system and disrupt Ghana’s existing judicial framework. The Bill, currently before Parliament, seeks to reintroduce public tribunals to strengthen the administration of justice and improve access to justice …

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has sworn in Mohammed Baba Jamal Ahmed as the Member of Parliament for the Ayawaso East Constituency. The brief ceremony took place in the chamber of the Parliament of Ghana on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. During the ceremony, Mr. Baba Jamal took the oath of office and the oath of allegiance administered by the …

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has directed the Business Committee to schedule the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill 2025, popularly known as the anti-LGBT bill, for consideration at the next sitting of the House. The directive follows a Financial Impact Analysis report which determined that the proposed legislation does not place any financial burden on …

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has strongly criticised Members of Parliament (MPs) over what he described as excessive absenteeism during sittings, warning against incompetence and a failure to uphold the oath of office they swore to serve the nation faithfully. Addressing the House during proceedings on Tuesday, February 10, the Speaker expressed disappointment at the low turnout …

The Supreme Court has directed the Electoral Commission (EC) to suspend all activities and processes leading to the conduct of the Kpandai parliamentary rerun, pending the final determination of a case before the court. The directive effectively puts on hold the EC’s preparations for the rerun election until the legal issues surrounding the matter are fully resolved. When the case …

Parliament has passed the Road Traffic Amendment Bill 2025, paving the way for the legalisation of motorcycles, tricycles, and quadricycles for commercial transport across the country. The new legislation is also expected to enhance road safety by revising the permissible alcohol concentration levels for drivers in an effort to curb drunk-driving incidents and related accidents. According to lawmakers, the bill …

A fresh wave of political tension has erupted following the High Court’s order for a rerun of the Kpandai Parliamentary election, a decision that has sharply divided Parliament and heightened scrutiny on the Electoral Commission (EC). The ruling, delivered by Justice Maneul Bart-Plange Brew, found that the electoral irregularities uncovered in court were so widespread and severe that they could …

The Minority in Parliament is demanding the immediate withdrawal of a letter officially notifying the Electoral Commission (EC) that the Kpandai parliamentary seat has become vacant, following a High Court order for a rerun of the constituency’s election. Parliament formally notified the EC of the vacancy on Monday, December 8, 2025. The notice stemmed from a directive issued by the …

Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has cited Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin for contempt and referred him to the Privileges Committee for further investigation. The Speaker’s decision follows a petition from Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga, who accused Afenyo-Markin of defying a parliamentary resolution that excluded him from Ghana’s delegation to the ECOWAS Parliament. Presiding over proceedings on Thursday, November 27, Bagbin …