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Bernard Ahiafor — Chairman of Parliament's Appointments Committee, dismissed Minority objections to Supreme Court nominees' vetting in August 2026.
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Joy Online
… 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. …
[Video]: “Did you lack GH¢50k to get the best minister award?” — Tolon MP fires hilarious shots at Sam GeorgeJoy Online
… 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. …
Speaker’s claim that Parliament did not suspend order 172 (1) before passing anti-LGBTQI+ bill is FALSE!Joy Online
… 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. …
Remove Speaker Bagbin over Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill controversy — Solomon OwusuJoy Online
… A question was put to the House by the presiding Speaker, Bernard Ahiafor, and members responded in the affirmative, and the Motion was carried. …
Explainer: Why Alban Bagbin’s request for reconsideration of anti-LGBTQI bill can be rejectedThe Ghanaian Times
… 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. …
Parliament passes Human Sexual Right and Family Values Bill, 2025Daily Guide
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. …
Attram De Visser, Others Shine On Opening Day Of Youth Democracy CupThe Ghanaian Times
… Delivering the message on behalf of the Speaker, the 1st Deputy Speaker, Bernard Ahiafor, described the theme as very apt, appropriate, and timely, noting that Parliament is more than a workplace, it is a shared home. …
Parliament marks 2nd edition of May Day 2026The Ghanaian Times
The First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Bernard Ahiafor, has been appointed to serve on the Resolution Drafting Committee of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU). …
1st Deputy Speaker to serve on IPU Resolution Drafting CommitteeTransparency International Ghana and the Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition have demanded full disclosure over an alleged GH¢70,000 payment connected to Parliament's vetting of ministerial and Supreme Court nominees, describing it as part of a pattern of integrity concerns affecting public confidence in Parliament.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Transparency International Ghana and the Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition have demanded full disclosure over an alleged GH¢70,000 payment connected to Parliament's vetting of ministerial and Supreme Court nominees, describing it as part of a pattern of integrity concerns affecting public confidence in Parliament.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei has dismissed as "fake" media reports claiming she rejected GH¢70,000 allegedly offered to influence her vote during ministerial and Supreme Court nominees vetting in Parliament.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Kumasi Asante Kotoko defeated Hearts of Oak 4-1 on penalties after a 0-0 draw in regulation time to win the 2026 Democracy Cup at Baba Yara Sports Stadium, with goalkeeper Danlad Ibrahim saving two spot-kicks to secure the Porcupine Warriors' second title.
31 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang received the Democracy Cup at the Jubilee House on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama from the First Deputy Speaker of Parliament. The Cup, in its third edition, promotes responsible citizenship and national unity and symbolises the shared responsibility of the Executive, Legislature and Judiciary to safeguard democracy.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament has approved five members nominated to serve on the Fiscal Council, which is mandated to promote fiscal discipline, strengthen financial oversight, and provide independent expert analysis to support sound decision-making in public financial management. Chaired by Dr Emmanuel Oteng Kumah, the council is expected to monitor implementation of the national budget and ensure government expenditure remains within sustainable limits.
29 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama is swearing in Mahama Ayariga as Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs; Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings as Minister for Environment, Science and Technology; and three Supreme Court nominees—Justice Sophia Rosetta Bernasko Essah, Justice Edward Amoako Asante, and Anthony Forson Jnr—at Jubilee House on Saturday, August 29, 2026, following Parliament's approval on Thursday.
29 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang received the Democracy Cup on behalf of Ghana and called for Ghanaians to protect the country's democratic gains through responsible participation, noting that Ghana's three decades of constitutional rule and peaceful elections have earned international respect. She urged a political culture of strong disagreement without enmity and called for young people to be given space to participate in national life without being drawn into violence.
28 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Parliament's Appointments Committee unanimously recommended three nominees—Justice Sophia Rosetta Bernasko Essah, Justice Edward Amoako Asante, and Anthony Forson Jnr.—for appointment to the Supreme Court, despite a walkout by Minority members who objected to the vetting process. If approved by Parliament, the appointments would increase the number of Supreme Court Justices from 18 to 21.
28 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Minority Caucus in Parliament walked out of the vetting of three Supreme Court nominees—Justice Sophia Rosetta Oduokuwa Bernasko Essah, Justice Edward Amoako Asante, and Mr Anthony Forson Jnr.—arguing the process was unconstitutional and violated parliamentary Standing Orders because public notices were not given two weeks in advance as tradition requires. The Minority Leader contended that vetting within three emergency sitting days after announcement breached established parliamentary practice.
28 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Parliament has approved the nominations of Justice Sophia Rosetta Bernasko Essah, Justice Edward Amoako Asante, and private legal practitioner Anthony Forson Jnr for appointment as Justices of the Supreme Court, following the adoption of the Appointments Committee's report. The approval proceeded despite strong objections from the Minority Caucus, who protested the accelerated vetting process, though they did not challenge the nominees personally or the President's constitutional authority to nominate.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament's Appointments Committee has recommended approval of Justice Sophia Rosetta Bernasko Essah, Justice Edward Amoako Asante, and private legal practitioner Anthony Forson Jnr for appointment to Ghana's Supreme Court, which would increase the number of justices from 18 to 21. The recommendation came after a contentious vetting process during which the Minority Caucus walked out in objection to the compressed procedure and the lack of public opportunity to submit memoranda on the nominees.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Appointments Committee chairman rejected the Minority's objection to a three-day vetting schedule for three Supreme Court nominees, stating that Parliament's recall included these nominations alongside two ministerial nominees and a banking bill.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament's Appointments Committee is vetting three Supreme Court nominees despite a boycott by the Minority, which objects to the compressed timetable. The Minority argues that because the Supreme Court already has its full complement of Justices, the appointments should not be treated as urgent and the committee needs more time to review the nominees' records.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Bernard Ahiafor, Chairman of Parliament's Appointments Committee, has dismissed the Minority's objection to the vetting of three Supreme Court nominees, calling the grounds "flimsy, hollow and baseless." The Minority Leader had sought to defer the vetting, contending there was no immediate vacancy warranting the nominations and requesting a 14-day advertisement period.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Environment, Science and Technology Minister-designate Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings said during parliamentary vetting that she will resign from her position as Vice-President of the Pan-African Parliament if Parliament approves her ministerial nomination, returning to formally relinquish the post after receiving approval.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Millicent Amankwah Yeboah, 34, won the Sunyani West seat for the NDC in the December 2024 general election, defeating incumbent NPP MP Ignatius Baffour-Awuah with 26,828 votes (57.64% of valid votes cast). She transitioned to Parliament from a business management and consultancy background, serving previously as branch manager for Verna Mineral Water and Managing Director of MEA Connect Consultants.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Twenty soccer players drawn from 15 districts across Volta Region have begun camping in Akatsi to prepare for the upcoming Inter-Regional Basic Schools Sports Festival, which features soccer, volleyball, athletics, and other sports.
25 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
SIC Insurance PLC reported profit after tax of GH¢84.05 million for 2025, a 57.3 percent increase from GH¢53.41 million in 2024, driven by higher insurance revenue and improved investment income. Shareholders approved a dividend of 10.22 pesewas per share, totalling GH¢20 million.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Police Ladies defeated Army Ladies 1-0 in the maiden Women's KGL Democracy Cup final at McDan Park in La on Friday, August 7, 2026, with Fidus Yakubu scoring the decisive goal before half-time. The event, spearheaded by Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, aims to strengthen the relationship between sport and national institutions while promoting women's football in Ghana.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Police Ladies defeated Army Ladies 1-0 in the final of the inaugural KGL Women's Democracy Cup on August 7, 2026, at McDan Park in Accra, with Fidus Yakubu scoring the winning goal before half-time. The competition aims to champion gender equality and foster social inclusion through sport.
10 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
During Parliament debate on the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review, Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga attacked Deputy Minority Chief Whip Habib Iddrisu for stating that market women would have attacked Finance Minister Dr Ato Forson if he visited markets. Ayariga described Iddrisu's comments as "irresponsible" and "reprehensible," saying such remarks had no place in the country's law-making chamber.
27 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The First Deputy Speaker Bernard Ahiafor cautioned MPs against making offensive or misleading comments during parliamentary proceedings, citing violations of Standing Orders and rules that could lead to disorderliness. The caution followed comments by First Deputy Minority Whip Habib Iddrisu about market traders' reactions to the Finance Minister's mid-year budget statement.
27 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Minority Caucus staged a parliamentary walkout after the First Deputy Speaker disallowed a supplementary question from the Minority Leader about the cost of a planned biometric SIM registration exercise, with the Minority accusing the Chair of using Standing Orders to stifle parliamentary oversight.
17 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Minority Caucus staged a walkout in Parliament on Wednesday after the First Deputy Speaker disallowed a supplementary question from the Minority Leader about the cost of a planned nationwide biometric SIM registration exercise, citing Standing Orders. The Minority Leader accused the First Deputy Speaker of repeatedly using parliamentary rules to stifle opposition scrutiny and undermine Parliament's oversight responsibility.
17 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Minority accused the NDC Majority of deliberately shielding the Bank of Ghana Governor from publicly acknowledging the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme's role in cedi stability. The Majority's request for a closed-door parliamentary session prompted the Minority to walk out, arguing the issues were matters of public interest that should be debated openly.
17 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The NDC Majority in Parliament requested an in-camera session with the Bank of Ghana Governor, excluding journalists and the public, to discuss cedi stability and central bank management. The Minority accused the Majority of deliberately shielding the Governor from publicly acknowledging the role of the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme—an NPP policy—in stabilizing the cedi, and staged a walkout in protest.
17 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Minority Caucus staged a walkout after the Majority's decision to have Bank of Ghana Governor Dr Johnson Asiama brief Parliament's Committee of the Whole behind closed doors, arguing that matters of public interest—including the cedi's stability linked to the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme—should be discussed openly. The Minority contended that the Governor's written parliamentary responses contained no classified information and should have been debated in public.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minority Caucus walked out after Parliament's Committee of the Whole met in camera to hear from Bank of Ghana Governor Dr Johnson Asiama, with journalists excluded. The Minority argued the engagement involved matters of public interest and that the Governor's written responses to parliamentary questions, already published, contained no classified information and should have been discussed openly.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament held a wreath-laying ceremony at the Osu Cemetery in memory of the late Rt. Hon. Justice Daniel Francis Annan, the first Speaker of Parliament under Ghana's Fourth Republic, who served from 1993 to 2001. The ceremony, led by the First Deputy Speaker and the Clerk to Parliament, concluded a two-day observance that began with statements on the floor by Majority and Minority leadership reflecting on his contributions to Ghana's democratic governance.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Bank of Ghana's Governor stated that the central bank made no direct foreign exchange market interventions between August 2024 and December 2025. Instead, BoG relied on the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme and foreign exchange from mining, oil and gas companies to support market liquidity, with a new framework introduced on November 11, 2025.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →