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… However, he said he disagreed with the location chosen by the previous administration, arguing that the area was already congested, with Parliament House, the Accra International Conference Centre, the National Theatre and the Greater Accra Regional Hospital located within the sa …
National Cathedral ‘Yaamutu’ …Ayariga Says Contractor Has Been Asked To Hand Over The Site To Gov’tDaily Guide
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has summoned Parliament to sit on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at Parliament House in Accra. …
MPs Summoned For Sept. 29Joy Online
… Addressing a press conference in Parliament House on Thursday, September, Mr James Agalga, the Majority Leader and NDC Member of Parliament (MP) for Builsa North, said the growing complexity of the narcotics trade required a coordinated national response involving institutions re …
197% jump in drug arrests proof of stronger enforcement under NDC – MajorityThe Ghanaian Times
… According to a notice issued by the Office of the Speaker on Thursday, September 24, the sitting will begin at 12 noon at Parliament House in Accra. …
Speaker summons Parliament to sit on September 29Joy Online
… He argued that procedural disputes could affect Ghana’s image at home and abroad. “As of this moment, the Parliament of Ghana is hosting the ECOWAS Parliament in a major conference here at Parliament House in Accra. …
Parliament will resist breaches of arrest protocol for MPs – Dafeamekpor warnsJoy Online
… Speaking during a courtesy call by Ketu North Queen Mothers on their Member of Parliament, Eric Edem Agbana, at Parliament House, Madam Ahiawordor said the programme had empowered many women with skills and support to improve their livelihoods and make meaningful contributions to …
Adwumawura Programme imparting life positively – Deputy NEIP CEOJoy Online
… Abeka, invited Mr Ayariga to appear at 9:00 a.m. at Committee Rooms 1 and 2 of the Administration Block of Parliament House in Accra. …
Mahama Ayariga to face Appointments Committee vetting on ThursdayJoy Online
… The five-day sitting will run until Friday, August 28, at Parliament House in Accra. …
Playback: Parliament’s emergency sittingJoy Online
… The five-day sitting will run until Friday, August 28, at Parliament House in Accra, with proceedings scheduled to begin at noon today. …
Parliament resumes today for five-day sitting amid pending ministerial nominationsJoy Online
… The recall will begin on Monday, August 24, and continue until Friday, August 28, at Parliament House in Accra. …
Dafeamekpor explains why Parliament has been recalled from recessAfter assuring Parliament he would mobilise support for the National Cathedral project, Local Government Minister Mahama Ayariga has stated the government will not fund it and has ordered the contractor to hand over the site back to the government.
6 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
After assuring Parliament he would mobilise support for the National Cathedral project, Local Government Minister Mahama Ayariga has stated the government will not fund it and has ordered the contractor to hand over the site back to the government.
6 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has summoned Parliament to convene on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at noon at Parliament House in Accra, pursuant to constitutional and parliamentary procedures. No details were provided on the specific business to be considered.
25 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's NDC Majority Caucus has credited a sharp increase in recent narcotics arrests and seizures to strategic reforms under the NDC administration, and is calling for stronger collaboration among security and law enforcement agencies to dismantle drug trafficking networks.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has summoned Parliament to convene on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 12 noon at Parliament House in Accra.
24 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Member of Parliament for South Dayi says parliamentary leaders will resist attempts by law enforcement agencies to bypass the established procedure for arresting MPs, following an attempt by EOCO personnel to arrest Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah within the Accra High Court precincts on September 23. Dafeamekpor cited Article 117 of the Constitution and argued that any arrest of a sitting MP should be channelled through the Speaker of Parliament, citing concerns about Ghana's image while hosting an ECOWAS Parliament conference.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Deputy CEO of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme commended the Adwumawura Programme for empowering women with skills and support to improve livelihoods across the country, encouraging greater participation at grassroots level.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Bawku Central MP Mahama Ayariga will be vetted by Parliament's Appointments Committee on August 27, 2026, for his nomination as Minister-designate for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs. He must submit his CV and Tax Clearance Certificate by August 26.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament has resumed following a recall by Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin to consider urgent business, with the five-day sitting running until Friday, August 28.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament resumes Monday, August 24, for a five-day sitting to consider urgent business, including pending ministerial nominations from President Mahama. The nominations include Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings for Environment, Science and Technology, and Mahama Ayariga for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, alongside reassignments of two other ministers.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has recalled Parliament from recess for a five-day sitting beginning Monday, August 24, to vet ministers nominated by President John Dramani Mahama following a ministerial reshuffle and to address other parliamentary business ahead of the budget presentation.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin recalled Parliament from recess for a five-day sitting from August 24–28 to consider urgent parliamentary business, though the notice did not specify which matters would be addressed.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Professor Alidu Mahama Seidu, MP for Tamale Central, has warned that the Supreme Court's ruling abolishing the delegate system could significantly increase campaign costs and monetisation, as politicians would need alternative funding sources that could breed corruption. The Court, in a 5–2 decision, directed that all party members in good standing must be allowed to vote in electing leaders and parliamentary candidates, replacing the delegate system with a "one member, one vote" approach.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Speaker of Parliament on Monday launched the National Integrity Awards Scheme to celebrate ethical leadership and restore public trust in governance. He said Ghana must be a nation where honesty is celebrated, ethical leadership is valued, and integrity is the foundation of public life.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority Members of Parliament wore black attire in Parliament to protest the High Court's conviction and 20-year prison sentence of NPP Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) in an illegal mining case. The NPP has rejected the verdict as unjust and announced plans to appeal.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr. Gideon Boako, a new MP for Tano North Constituency, has completed one year in Parliament, characterized by parliamentary contributions and development projects including dormitory blocks at Bomaa Senior High School, boreholes in over 45 communities, security service recruitment of 60-plus young people, and direct educational support for 127 students.
18 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Attorney-General Dr Dominic Ayine has assured Ghanaians that the Regional Tribunal Bill, 2026, includes constitutional safeguards and oversight mechanisms to prevent the human rights abuses associated with past tribunals. The Bill is designed to complement existing traditional courts and ensure expeditious justice administration, with tribunal chairs required to be lawyers with at least 10 years' experience qualified as High Court Judges.
10 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability called for weather forecasts to be treated as economic resources to aid planning and livelihood decisions for individuals, businesses, and institutions. He told Parliament he has signed about 50 proposals to source funding for climate emergencies and flood challenges, and urged that only development projects with climate dimensions be approved.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chairperson of Parliament's Assurances Committee has called on ministers and government appointees to honour parliamentary committee invitations to account for their stewardship, after some officials failed to appear at a public hearing. He warned that persistent disregard for parliamentary summons would be reported to the House and that no minister is above the law.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
17 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Roads and Highways Minister has reassigned the 23-kilometre Bogoso–Prestea road project to a new contractor after the previous contractor, Black Oak, failed to deliver within expected timeframes. The minister told Parliament that a new contractor has mobilized to begin work following repeated unsuccessful attempts to accelerate progress on a project affecting transport and mining operations in the Western Region.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Deputy Minister of Finance says the government will provide tax incentives to companies and investors who establish factories outside Accra as part of a strategy to decentralise industrial development and ensure equitable economic distribution across the country. The initiative aims to address the concentration of industries in the capital, which has contributed to rural–urban migration, congestion, and unequal development.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has condemned external pressure on African countries to alter their laws and cultural values as a condition for receiving development assistance and international cooperation, arguing that conditioning aid on changes to domestic laws violates the principle of sovereign equality enshrined in the UN Charter.
4 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Speaker Bagbin told delegates at the 4th African Inter-Parliamentary Conference on Family, Sovereignty, and Values in Accra that the family is the foundation of national sovereignty and that laws must reflect African values. He criticized the trend of tying development aid and trade deals to legal frameworks alien to African societies, arguing it violates principles of sovereign equality.
4 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Chief Imam has called for calm and reconciliation following disturbances among members of Ahlussunnah Wal Jamaah during this year's Eid-ul-Adha celebrations in Accra, stemming from disputes over leadership legitimacy, constitutional interpretation, and financial accountability.
3 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minority caucus in Parliament has called on the government to explain why the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, passed in February 2024, was returned to Parliament with 31 amendments instead of being presented to President John Mahama in its original form. The Minority's sponsor, Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, expressed concern that the Bill appears to have lost force and that Ghanaians were given the impression the former president had refused to sign it in its entirety.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin urged Commonwealth member states, particularly the UK, to strengthen cooperation in addressing global instability and insecurity, stating that security and stability are prerequisites for development.
23 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament will resume sitting on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Parliament House in Accra, marking the start of the Second Meeting of the Second Session of the Ninth Parliament. The session is expected to enable Parliament to proceed with discussions on national legislation and other issues of public interest.
4 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Speaker of Parliament announced that the Second Meeting of the Second Session of the Ninth Parliament will reconvene on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Parliament House in Accra, marking the continuation of parliamentary business for the session.
4 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →