Parliament

Also known as: Parliament of Ghana · House · the full House · the House · Minority side · Parliamentary Caucus on Population and Development · Parliamentary Select Committee on Health · Health Select Committee · the Legislature · House of Parliament · Chamber of Parliament · this House

Parliament — Ghana's legislative body that passes legislation, approves judicial appointments, and oversees government spending.

2026-04-242026-09-14

In coverage

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September 2026
9 SeptJoy Online
… Parliament has just 41 women out of 276. We must change this—not by appointing women simply because they are women, but by ensuring qualified women are given opportunities,” Ms Larbi added. …
CHRAJ holds training on ending gender-based violence
9 SeptThe Chronicle
The Minority in Parliament is demanding a detailed, itemised account of the government’s reported expenditure of almost GH¢50 million on the evacuation and reintegration of 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa and other places. …
Evacuation Of Ghanaians: Minority Demands Full Account Of Expenditure
8 SeptJoy Online
… Mr Buabeng is therefore asking the Supreme Court to declare any failure by the President to fill the vacancy unconstitutional and order him to consult Parliament within 14 days before making the appointment within a further 48 hours. …
Private citizen sues Mahama over failure to replace Sophia Akuffo on Council of State
8 SeptThe Chronicle
… If the law needs changing, let Parliament change it.” He cautioned against creating an environment where public officials become reluctant to speak on difficult or unpopular issues for fear of losing their jobs. …
Customs Commissioner Clarifies Duty On Airport Gifts
7 SeptJoy Online
The Minority in Parliament has called on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to provide an itemised account of the GH¢49.7 million reportedly spent on the evacuation and reintegration of Ghanaians from South Africa. …
Minority calls for itemised bill on GH¢49.7 million South Africa evacuation expenditure
7 SeptJoy Online
… According to the Minister, Parliament has passed the Legislative Instrument (LI) on SIM registration, paving the way for the implementation of the next phase of the process. …
SIM registration biometric verification to begin before end of 2026 – Sam George
7 SeptJoy Online
… Speaking on Monday, September 7, at the Government Accountability Series at the Jubilee House in Accra, Mr George said vulnerability assessments had also been completed for 25 Critical Information Infrastructure institutions in sectors including education, health, public administ …
Cybersecurity Authority responds to 3,363 incidents in six months – Sam George
7 SeptJoy Online
… In fact, this may become one of the most important legal decisions in Ghana’s mining sector since Parliament strengthened the Minerals and Mining Act to fight illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. …
The Wontumi Trial: Why this court ruling could change Ghana’s mining industry forever
7 SeptThe Chronicle
The controversy surrounding a purported memorandum linking Asokwa MP and Deputy Minority Leader, Patricia Appiagyei, to a GH¢70,000 payment allegedly connected to Parliament’s vetting of ministerial and Supreme Court nominees has taken a new turn, following her categorical denial …
Editorial: The Alleged GH¢70,000 Payment; Protecting The Public From Weaponised Misinformation
7 SeptJoy Online
… He said concerns raised during a textile sector roundtable organised by DBG included delays in the textiles and garment policy. “Based on policy advocacy initiatives that we participated in, that policy has now been signed and approved by Parliament,” he said. …
DBG lines up textile deals for credit approval, disbursement before year-end

Politics

Attorney-General plans bill to strengthen lawyer discipline framework

The News

Ghana's Attorney-General has announced plans to introduce the Legal Profession (Practitioners Standards Board) Bill to strengthen the regulatory framework for disciplining lawyers. The proposed law, headed to Cabinet for review before Parliament, will establish an independent Disciplinary Committee with clear procedural rules and timelines, and aims to resolve conflicts of interest in the current framework where Superior Court judges both investigate and adjudicate complaints.

5 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →

Today

Attorney-General plans bill to strengthen lawyer discipline framework
Ghana's Attorney-General has announced plans to introduce the Legal Profession (Practitioners Standards Board) Bill to strengthen the regulatory framework for disciplining lawyers. The proposed law, headed to Cabinet for review before Parliament, will establish an independent Disciplinary Committee with clear procedural rules and timelines, and aims to resolve conflicts of interest in the current framework where Superior Court judges both investigate and adjudicate complaints.
5 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Deputy AG urges ADR council to involve chiefs in dispute resolution
Deputy Attorney General Dr Justice Srem-Sai has called on the Alternative Dispute Resolution Council to integrate traditional chiefs into Ghana's formal dispute-resolution process, with the aim of decentralizing resolution to regional and district levels and preventing cases from overwhelming the courts.
7 hours ago · Joy Online →
Accra-Kumasi Expressway to be maintained via tolls for 50 years
A government-owned company established in 2025 will operate and maintain the Accra-Kumasi Expressway for 50 years, using toll revenue to recover construction and maintenance costs over the concession period, according to the company's CEO.
8 hours ago · Joy Online →
LGA holds conference, AGM; elects new leadership
The Legal Green Association held a landmark programme bringing together law students, legal professionals and public officials for a conference, annual general meeting and election of new executives for 2026/2027. The event featured speakers including Ghana's Deputy Chief of Staff, Foreign Affairs Minister and Chief Whip of Parliament.
8 hours ago · Joy Online →
Attorney General to introduce bill regulating lawyer discipline
Ghana's Attorney General announced a new Legal Profession (Practitioners Standards Board) Bill aimed at strengthening the regulatory framework for disciplining lawyers. The bill, headed to Cabinet for review before Parliament, will establish an independent Disciplinary Committee with clear procedural rules and proportionate sanctions, separating investigation from adjudication functions.
10 hours ago · Joy Online →
Minority criticizes demolition of public assets for 24-Hour Economy Programme
The Minority in Parliament has criticized the government's demolition of existing public and community infrastructure including schools, markets and other facilities to make way for projects under the 24-Hour Economy Market Programme, raising concerns about planning, consultation and value for money.
11 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana has domestic violence laws, but victims face financial barriers
Commentary examines Ghana's Domestic Violence Act and related support structures, questioning whether survivors can afford to access the legal protections and services available to them, including DOVVSU, courts, and the One-Stop Centre in Accra.
15 hours ago · Joy Online →

Yesterday

Minority demands inquiry into MV Sankofa release before drug arrest
Ghana's parliamentary Minority is calling for an independent inquiry into the Ghana Maritime Authority's release of the MV Sankofa after it was found sailing under a forged flag in July 2025. The vessel was subsequently arrested in Senegal carrying narcotics, prompting questions about who authorized a reduced fine and the decision to allow it to sail without full cargo inspection.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Mahama declines to continue Akufo-Addo's National Cathedral project
President John Mahama says the National Cathedral was a personal pledge by former President Akufo-Addo to God, not government policy, and his administration will not continue it using taxpayers' money. Mahama said Christians in Ghana should mobilize resources themselves for the project.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Mahama declines National Cathedral as not inherited policy
President John Mahama said the National Cathedral was former President Akufo-Addo's personal religious pledge rather than a government policy his administration must continue, and that Christians should privately fund it rather than use taxpayer money.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Mahama lists three concerns about National Cathedral project
President John Mahama outlined concerns over the National Cathedral project's financing using taxpayer money, its location amid major public facilities, and the demolition of public and private properties, while clarifying he is not opposed to the idea of a national cathedral.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Mahama says Christians can self-fund National Cathedral project
President John Mahama says the Christian community has the capacity to finance the National Cathedral without taxpayers' money, suggesting that if Christians each contributed GH¢1,000, sufficient resources could be raised. He also raised concerns about the project's location, citing proximity to Parliament, the International Conference Centre, Greater Accra Regional Hospital, and the National Theatre.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 12 September

Mahama says taxpayers should not fund National Cathedral project
President Mahama reiterated that taxpayers' money should not be used for the National Cathedral construction, arguing Christians should mobilise resources instead. He also cited concerns about the cathedral's location, given the concentration of major public facilities in the area and property demolitions required.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Mahama's anti-corruption record shows progress but warrants caution
Civil society leaders and anti-corruption advocates credit the Mahama administration after 18 months for ongoing investigations, contract terminations, and procurement reforms, but express caution that the true test of the government's commitment lies ahead.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 11 September

Big Push roads to be tolled after completion—Agbodza
Ghana's Roads and Highways Minister Kwame Governs Agbodza announced that major roads built under the government's Big Push initiative will be tolled after completion, including the Accra-Kumasi Expressway, using a multi-lane electronic tolling system. The government has re-enacted the Road Fund for sustainable road maintenance financing and obtained Parliament's approval for a 20-year public-private partnership concession in July 2026.
11 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Minority demands documentary evidence for GH¢49m evacuation costs
Parliament's Minority has questioned the government's reported GH¢49 million expenditure for evacuating 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa, requesting detailed records to verify the spending despite supporting the evacuation itself.
11 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Mahama swears in three new Supreme Court justices
President John Mahama swore in three new Supreme Court justices—Sophia Rosetta Bernasko Essah, Edward Amoako Asante, and Anthony Forson Jnr.—bringing the total number appointed by him since January 7, 2025 to 10. The three were approved by Parliament on August 27, 2026, despite opposition from the Minority who objected to the expedited vetting timeline.
11 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
GIMPA receives no regular government funding, operates autonomously
GIMPA's Rector disclosed that the public institution receives no regular financial support from government, operating instead under financial autonomy that requires it to generate and manage its own funds, though it occasionally receives government support for specific projects.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana abolishes 20% excise duty on locally made fruit juice
The Food and Beverages Association of Ghana has welcomed the abolition of the 20% excise duty on locally manufactured fruit juices, which is expected to take effect from October 1, 2026, following Parliament's passage of a new Excise Duty Act and presidential assent. The Association said the reform would support local value addition, manufacturing, employment creation and economic growth.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
WHO reports 3.8% of Ghanaian adults considered suicide
The World Health Organisation says 3.8 per cent of adults in Ghana have considered suicide and 2.3 per cent have attempted suicide, with suicidal thoughts particularly common among young people. The WHO has called for intensified prevention efforts and stronger support systems, commending Ghana's 2023 decriminalisation of attempted suicide as a shift from punishment to care.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Newly sworn Supreme Court Judges assure independence from President
Three newly inaugurated Supreme Court Judges—Sophia Rosetta Bernasko Essah, Edward Amoako Asante, and Tony Forson—were sworn in by President Mahama at the Presidency. Justice Essah assured on behalf of the judges that they would be independent enough to decide according to law, interpreting and applying it faithfully, impartially, and courageously.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's youth commit to active climate action monitoring
Ghana's youth have pledged to take an active role in the country's climate response by monitoring climate spending, translating climate policies into local languages, and appointing climate advocates across all 16 regions. The article argues that youth participation in climate monitoring and decision-making is essential given climate change's direct impact on their livelihoods, jobs, food security, and environment.
11 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 10 September

Three new Supreme Court justices pledge fairness and constitutional fidelity
Three newly sworn-in Supreme Court Justices have pledged to discharge their judicial responsibilities with fairness, impartiality and fidelity to the Constitution, promising to decide cases according to law without allowing personal preferences to influence their interpretation.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Mahama Ayariga returns to Executive as personal choice
Minister for Local Government Mahama Ayariga says his decision to leave Parliament and return to the Executive was his personal choice, made after concluding that major parliamentary tasks—including ministerial vetting, budget approvals, and judicial appointments—had largely been completed.
10 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Mahama charges new Supreme Court Justices on Constitution and impartiality
President John Mahama swore in three new Supreme Court Justices—Sophia Rosetta Oduokuwa Bernasko-Essah, Edward Amoako Asante, and Anthony Forson Jr.—on September 10, charging them to uphold the Constitution and administer justice without fear or favour. Mahama stressed that the Supreme Court's authority derives from public confidence and trust, and that justices must demonstrate sound judgment, personal integrity, and intellectual courage in their decisions.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Mahama urges new Supreme Court justices to uphold independence
President John Mahama has urged three newly sworn-in Supreme Court justices to uphold the Constitution, protect judicial independence, and ensure their decisions strengthen public confidence in Ghana's justice system. He stated that the Court's authority rests on the confidence and trust of the people, and cases must be determined independently and impartially according to law.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Anti-corruption institutions need constitutional independence, Agyebeng warns
Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng has warned that Ghana's corruption fight will struggle without stronger constitutional and financial independence for anti-corruption institutions. He called for the Office of the Special Prosecutor to be entrenched in the Constitution and given dedicated funding to protect it from budgetary restraints.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Minority demands documents for GH¢49.7m South Africa evacuation
The Minority in Parliament is demanding comprehensive documentary evidence to support the government's reported expenditure of GH¢49.7 million on the voluntary evacuation of 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa following xenophobic attacks. The Minority says financial and operational records are necessary to enable Parliament and the public to independently verify how the funds were spent.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ayariga leaves Parliament for local government ministry
Local Government Minister Mahama Ayariga has said he left Parliament to join the Executive because he believes local governance needs significant reform and the parliamentary agenda had reached a relatively stable point with major responsibilities largely completed.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Mahama Ayariga joins executive to reform local governance
Minister for Local Government Mahama Ayariga says he left Parliament for the executive to address challenges in Ghana's local governance system, feeling his parliamentary work had reached a stable stage and that the executive required sustained attention to tackle pressing governance issues.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →