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Also known as: Parliament of Ghana · House · the full House

Parliament — Ghana's legislative body with constitutional oversight mandate, currently addressing energy sector accountability and passing investment reforms.

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Minority whip demands disclosure on energy sector levy billions

The News

First Deputy Minority Whip Habib Iddrisu has formally requested detailed disclosure on billions of cedis collected under Ghana's energy sector levies, invoking the Right to Information Act to compel the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition to release key financial data on the Energy Sector Support Account.

Why it matters

Minority whip's formal demand for disclosure on energy sector levy billions directly addresses public accountability and transparency in government spending.

16 hours ago · Joy Online →

Yesterday

  1. Minority whip demands disclosure on energy sector levy billions

    First Deputy Minority Whip Habib Iddrisu has formally requested detailed disclosure on billions of cedis collected under Ghana's energy sector levies, invoking the Right to Information Act to compel the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition to release key financial data on the Energy Sector Support Account.

    16 hours ago · Joy Online →

  2. Minority demands Energy Ministry submit legally required levy account report

    First Deputy Minority Whip Habib Iddrisu has formally requested detailed information from the Energy Ministry regarding its failure to submit a legally required annual report on the Energy Sector Support Account, as mandated by Section 4 of the Energy Sector Levies Act, 2025. He invoked the Right to Information Act in his request, citing that the report should have been submitted to Parliament by 31 March but has not been.

    16 hours ago · Joy Online →

  3. Minority demands Energy Minister face accountability for power crisis

    The Minority in Parliament has called for scrutiny of the Energy Minister and President over the ongoing power crisis, arguing that the problem predates the April 23, 2026 fire at Akosombo and stems from prolonged policy failures and mismanagement rather than that single incident.

    29 April 2026 · The Chronicle →

  4. Ghana's Supreme Court marks 150 years of legal service

    Ghana's Supreme Court is marking its 150th anniversary, tracing its origins to 1876 when it was established under the Supreme Court Ordinance during the colonial era. The milestone has renewed calls for reforms to strengthen the court's role in upholding the rule of law and democratic governance.

    29 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Ghana presents climate strategy and farming reforms at Turkey conference

    Ghana outlined efforts to address climate change at a global conference in Turkey, including agricultural reforms such as wetland drying and improved water management in rice farming to reduce methane emissions, alongside increased parliamentary budgetary allocations to climate programmes and strengthened legislative oversight mechanisms.

    28 April 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Minority demands Energy Minister brief full Parliament on power crisis

    Ghana's parliamentary Minority is calling for Energy Minister John Jinapor to appear before the full House to account for the power sector's challenges, including generation capacity, transmission constraints, debts to Independent Power Producers, and the Energy Sector Recovery Programme implementation. The Minority argues that press briefings and executive engagements do not fulfil Parliament's constitutional oversight mandate.

    28 April 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 27 April

  1. Former judge says Supreme Court ruling won't void OSP cases

    Former Supreme Court judge William Atuguba has sought to allay concerns that corruption cases handled by the Office of the Special Prosecutor could be invalidated if the Supreme Court rules against its prosecutorial authority, amid legal debate over the interpretation of Article 88 of Ghana's 1992 Constitution and its relationship with the OSP Act.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Ghana's new investment law removes capital barriers with protections

    Ghana's Parliament passed the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) Act 2025, which removes minimum capital requirements for joint ventures and wholly foreign-owned companies, except trading companies. The reform aims to open Ghana's investment climate while protecting local equity participation and citizen-only trading activities.

    27 April 2026 · Daily Guide →

  3. Youth Impact Parliament announces chamber complex at anniversary

    The Youth Impact Parliament has announced plans for a multi-million cedi chamber and office complex to deepen democratic practice and train young parliamentarians. The facility, announced at the organisation's 5th anniversary celebration, will serve as a centre of excellence for political and civic education and host a YIP Parliamentary Training Institute following its commissioning.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online →

  4. Asantehene honours national leaders on 27th enstoolment anniversary

    Otumfuo Osei Tutu II marked the 27th anniversary of his enstoolment on the Golden Stool by honouring national leaders and prominent figures for their contributions to peace and stability. President John Dramani Mahama, former Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Akufo-Addo were among awardees presented with commemorative gold coins for their roles in peacebuilding and national development.

    27 April 2026 · The Chronicle →

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