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Don’t assent to Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill – Finance Ministry tells Akufo-Addo

The Ministry of Finance has urged President Akufo-Addo not to sign the recently passed Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill into law. In a press release issued on Monday, March 4, the Finance Ministry cautioned that such action could lead to severe repercussions on the country’s financial support from international organisations like the Bretton Woods Institutions. The statement highlighted concerns that the expected US$300 …

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Election 2024: EC releases calendar

The Electoral Commission (EC) will receive nominations of candidates for this year’s presidential and parliamentary elections from September 9 to 13 in a major countdown to the climax of the political season. This will be followed by the balloting for positions on the presidential ballot paper on September 23, 2024, and the parliamentary balloting on September 24, 2024. Furthermore, the …

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Hosting Events At State House Poses Security Threat To MPs – Speaker

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has highlighted the dangers the numerous events that are held at the forecourt of the State House pose to Members of Parliament. Speaking to the top five schools that participated in the National Public Speaking Competition, Mr Bagbin said these regular events also restrict the proper functioning of the lawmakers. The forecourt of the …

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