Ghanaian civil society organization that monitors Parliament and advances governance; led by Dr Rasheed Draman, who advocates on legislative accountability, parliamentary ethics, and democratic reforms.
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Executive Director of the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), Dr Rasheed Draman, has warned that Parliament and government risk failing Ghanaians if urgent steps are not taken to address illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. …
Parliament risks failing Ghanaians if galamsey crisis persists – ACEPAACEPA's Executive Director states that gender responsiveness must shift from a project objective to an institutional habit within legislatures, arguing that effective governance requires policies and processes that respond to the different needs of women and men, and that such measures must be embedded in Parliament's systems to avoid being lost.
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ACEPA's Executive Director states that gender responsiveness must shift from a project objective to an institutional habit within legislatures, arguing that effective governance requires policies and processes that respond to the different needs of women and men, and that such measures must be embedded in Parliament's systems to avoid being lost.
9 hours ago · Daily Guide →
President John Mahama has appointed Dr Hamid Kanyiti Salifu as Acting Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Student Loan Trust Fund to strengthen leadership and improve access to tertiary education financing. Dr Salifu, who holds a PhD in Public Administration and previously worked with the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs, brings experience in research, public administration, governance, and policy development.
3 November 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Unilever executive Yaw Nsarkoh has called on Ghanaians to protect the Judiciary from partisan capture, citing Afrobarometer data showing public trust in Ghana's courts fell from 61 per cent in 2002 to 38 per cent in 2022, and that 57 per cent of respondents believe judges are influenced by political leaders.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Executive Director of the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs has called the anticipated change in Parliament's Majority leadership "shocking," warning that frequent reshuffles of senior parliamentary figures risk undermining the separation of powers and disrupting legislative business. The remarks follow the nomination of current Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga as Minister-designate for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Statistical Service data shows bribe requests by officials jumped from 50.9% in the first half of 2025 to 69.4% in the second half, while the proportion of Ghanaians who actually paid bribes rose from 14.3% to 18.0% over the same period.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs, with support from UNICEF Ghana and Parliament, has launched the Parliamentary Caucus on Children to provide a non-partisan platform for MPs committed to advancing children's rights and ensuring child welfare is reflected in national laws and policies.
24 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Executive Director of the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs has called on the NDC and NPP to back reforms promoting transparency and fairness in political competition, warning that growing money in politics undermines democracy by allowing financial power rather than ideas to determine leadership.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr. Rasheed Draman, Executive Director of the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs, has called on the government and parliamentary leadership to urgently clarify their position on the recently passed Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, citing conflicting signals from state actors including the Speaker and President that risk undermining public confidence in the legislative process.
4 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Speaker Alban Bagbin has directed Parliament to reconsider the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill after concerns that the level of bipartisan support reflected in the committee report was not adequately demonstrated during floor proceedings. The African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs executive director described the decision as unprecedented in his years of observing parliamentary proceedings.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Executive Director of the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs has called on the Speaker of Parliament to enforce stricter measures against absenteeism, citing ACEPA monitoring reports that found high absenteeism levels across both Majority and Minority caucuses, with the NDC at around 80% and independent members at around 70%.
21 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Executive Director of the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs has warned that Parliament and government risk failing Ghanaians if urgent steps are not taken to address illegal mining (galamsey), describing it as the country's most critical national challenge with severe environmental and social consequences threatening livelihoods and water bodies.
21 May 2026 · Joy Online →