… Mr Nasri was received upon arrival at the Jubilee Lounge of the Kotoka International Airport by the First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Bernard Ahiafor. …
… Speaking through the First Deputy Speaker, Bernard Ahiafor, at the launch of the “Parliament & You” Educational Series at Parliament House in Accra, Mr. …
… Notable among the dignitaries were the First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Bernard Ahiafor; the Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George; the Clerk-to-Parliament, Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror; the Managing Director of GCGL, Ato Afful; the Ed …
… Honourable Habib, time is far gone,” Mr Bernard Ahiafor cautioned sternly. However, the tempting opportunity to mock the high-profile Communications Minister proved too hard to resist. …
… After the last consideration with respect to the long title of the bill, the presiding Speaker, Bernard Ahiafor announced an end to the consideration stage of the bill. …
… Mr Owusu argued that Parliament was duly constituted when the bill was considered and passed, stressing that the First Deputy Speaker, Bernard Ahiafor, who presided over proceedings, exercised the same constitutional authority as the substantive Speaker. …
… During proceedings in Parliament, the First Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Bernard Ahiafor who was in the chairannounced that the bill had been duly read for the third time and passed. …
Bernard Ahiafor in handshake with players Attram De Visser Soccer Academy (ADVSA) opened the first edition of the 2026 Democracy Youth Cup with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over the Disederos before later edging Kotoku Shining Stars 3-2. …
The Speaker of the Algerian Parliament arrived in Accra for a 3-day high-level consultative conference (June 17–19, 2026) on implementation of a UN Resolution addressing the trafficking of enslaved Africans. The conference will gather parliamentary leaders, diplomats, and civil society to develop a coordinated global framework for the Resolution's implementation across member states.
The Speaker of the Algerian Parliament arrived in Accra for a 3-day high-level consultative conference (June 17–19, 2026) on implementation of a UN Resolution addressing the trafficking of enslaved Africans. The conference will gather parliamentary leaders, diplomats, and civil society to develop a coordinated global framework for the Resolution's implementation across member states.
The Speaker of the Algerian Parliament, Azouz Nasri, has arrived in Accra to participate in a three-day high-level international conference from 17 to 19 June 2026 aimed at implementing a landmark UN resolution on the trafficking of enslaved Africans. The gathering will bring together political leaders, policymakers, academics and civil society organisations to deliberate on strategies for strengthening global advocacy efforts and developing a coordinated framework to address the historical legacy of the transatlantic slave trade.
Speaker Bagbin, through First Deputy Speaker Ahiafor, stated that Parliament must create meaningful opportunities for young people and underrepresented groups to engage in democratic processes and contribute to national development. The statement was made at the launch of the "Parliament & You" Educational Series, aimed at promoting civic education among children and helping them understand Parliament and governance.
Ghana's Majority Leader has called on young people to defend Parliament and other democratic institutions, noting that Parliament is uniquely where different political parties can coexist under the constitution, unlike the Executive which is controlled by a single party. He endorsed a new educational series, "Parliament and You," a partnership between Parliament and Junior Graphic to teach approximately 50,000 children aged 10–17 about parliamentary functions and democratic governance.
In Parliament, Tolon MP Habib Iddrisu teased Minister Samuel Nartey George about a private 'Best Ministers' Award Scheme' that charged state officials GH¢25,000 to GH¢50,000 for trophies. President John Mahama has banned public officials from participating in such award ceremonies.
Parliament's Speaker claimed the House did not suspend Order 172(1) of the Standing Orders before passing the anti-LGBTQI+ bill on Friday, 29 May 2026, but the record of proceedings shows the Majority Chief Whip moved a motion to suspend that very order before proceeding with third reading.
The Director of Communications for the Movement for Change has called for the removal of Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin over his decision to seek reconsideration of the Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill following its passage by Parliament on May 29. Mr Solomon Owusu argued that the Speaker's actions undermined Parliament's authority and that the First Deputy Speaker Bernard Ahiafor had exercised the same constitutional authority when presiding over the bill's consideration.
Joy Online explains that Speaker Alban Bagbin can only appeal—not order—MPs to revisit the anti-LGBTQI bill, since he is not a voting member. His request rests on claims of procedural breach (violations of Orders 170, 171, 172) and lack of demonstrable consensus on the floor.
Ghana's Parliament passed the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, which seeks to criminalise LGBTQ-related activities, though amendments exempt legal practitioners, media professionals, and health workers providing services to LGBTQ persons. The bill awaits constitutional processes and presidential assent before taking effect.
The first edition of the 2026 Democracy Youth Cup began with multiple matches featuring teams including Attram De Visser Soccer Academy, which won 2-1 and 3-2, and Soccer Engineers, who defeated KITU Stars 4-0. The four-day tournament running from May 12 to May 15 aims to provide a platform for young footballers to showcase talents in front of scouts and coaches.
Ghana's parliament marked the 2nd edition of May Day 2026 to celebrate workers' support and contributions to institutional and national development. The 1st Deputy Speaker urged renewed commitment to local languages and traditional clothing as integral parts of daily life and education.
Bernard Ahiafor, First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, has been appointed to serve on the Resolution Drafting Committee of the Inter-Parliamentary Union alongside the Speaker of South Africa's National Assembly. The appointment received unanimous endorsement from the African Geopolitical Group of the IPU following nomination by Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin at the 152nd Assembly in Istanbul.