Also known as: Dr Draman · Dr Rasheed Draman · Dr. Rasheed Draman · Mr. Draman · Dr. Draman · Dr Dramani · Rasheed Dramani · Dr Rasheed Dramani
Dr. Rasheed Dramani — Executive Director of the Africa Centre for Parliamentary Affairs, advocating for parliamentary accountability and institutional reform.
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… Rasheed Draman Gender responsiveness must move from being a project objective to becoming an institutional habit, the Executive Director of the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), Dr. …
Gender Responsiveness Must Become Institutional Habit, Not Just Project Objective – ACEPAJoy Online
… The Africa Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) has separately called for an independent investigation into the allegations, with its Executive Director, Dr Rasheed Draman, saying Parliament should determine whether such payments are part of a wider practice within its commit …
OSP investigates alleged GH¢70,000 payment linked to Patricia Appiagyei and parliamentary vettingJoy Online
The Executive Director of the Africa Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), Dr Rasheed Dramani, has commended the Deputy Minority Leader for rejecting an alleged GH¢70,000 gift reportedly linked to the vetting of ministerial and judicial nominees by Parliament’s Appointments C …
GH¢70,000 gift allegation gives Parliament chance to clean up vetting process – Dr DramaniJoy Online
Executive Director of the Africa Centre for Parliamentary Affairs, Dr Rasheed Dramani, has called for a clear process to investigate and resolve corruption allegations involving Members of Parliament. …
Show us how allegations involving MPs end – Dr Dramani demands clear path from probe to resolutionJoy Online
Executive Director of the Africa Centre for Parliamentary Affairs, Dr Rasheed Dramani, has urged Parliament to take allegations involving its members seriously. …
We need leaders with integrity – Dramani warns supermajority Parliament over Afenyo-Markin allegationsJoy Online
Executive Director of the Africa Centre for Parliamentary Affairs, Dr Rasheed Dramani, has challenged Parliament to apply the same standards it uses to scrutinise government to allegations of wrongdoing involving its own members. …
Parliament scrutinises govt but cannot scrutinise itself – Dramani challenges MPs to apply their own standardsJoy Online
Executive Director of the Africa Centre for Parliamentary Affairs, Dr Rasheed Dramani, has accused Parliament of repeatedly failing to hold its own members accountable when serious allegations are made against them. …
Partisan solidarity overrides accountability – Dr Dramani accuses Parliament of protecting its ownJoy Online
The Executive Director of the Africa Center for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), Dr Rasheed Draman, has called for independent voices to be included in any investigation into Ghana’s Domestic Gold Purchase Programme by Parliament. …
Independent voices must be part of gold programme probe – Dr Rasheed DramanJoy Online
The Executive Director of the Africa Center for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), Dr Rasheed Draman, has called for independent voices to be included in any parliamentary probe into Ghana’s Domestic Gold Purchase Programme. …
ACEPA backs full probe of Domestic Gold Purchase Programme from inceptionJoy Online
The Executive Director of the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), Dr Rasheed Draman, has described the anticipated change in Parliament’s Majority leadership as “shocking”, warning that frequent reshuffles involving senior parliamentary figures risk undermining the …
Majority leadership change ‘shocking’ – ACEPA’s bossACEPA's Executive Director states that gender responsiveness must shift from a project objective to an institutional habit within legislatures, arguing that effective governance requires policies and processes that respond to the different needs of women and men, and that such measures must be embedded in Parliament's systems to avoid being lost.
4 November 2026 · Daily Guide →
ACEPA's Executive Director states that gender responsiveness must shift from a project objective to an institutional habit within legislatures, arguing that effective governance requires policies and processes that respond to the different needs of women and men, and that such measures must be embedded in Parliament's systems to avoid being lost.
4 November 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Office of the Special Prosecutor has commenced preliminary investigations into an alleged GH¢70,000 payment reportedly linked to the vetting of ministerial and Supreme Court nominees by Parliament's Appointments Committee, with the payment allegedly returned by Asokwa MP Patricia Appiagyei. The OSP said the document raised questions about the source and purpose of the funds and has invited Appiagyei to assist with inquiries.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Executive Director of the Africa Centre for Parliamentary Affairs has praised the Deputy Minority Leader for rejecting an alleged GH¢70,000 gift linked to parliamentary vetting of ministerial and judicial nominees, saying the incident should prompt Parliament to examine the integrity of its Appointments Committee's processes.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Executive Director of the Africa Centre for Parliamentary Affairs has called for Parliament to demonstrate a clear process for investigating and resolving corruption allegations involving Members of Parliament, stating that the institution must show that such allegations can move from investigation to a definite outcome.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Executive Director of the Africa Centre for Parliamentary Affairs has urged Parliament to take allegations involving its members seriously, warning that failure to investigate could deepen public mistrust. He stressed the importance of parliamentary accountability under a supermajority government and called for political leaders with integrity.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Executive Director of the Africa Centre for Parliamentary Affairs has called on Parliament to apply the same scrutiny standards to allegations against its own members as it does to government wrongdoing, arguing that credible parliamentary leadership is essential, particularly in a supermajority Parliament.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Rasheed Dramani, Executive Director of the Africa Centre for Parliamentary Affairs, has accused Parliament of failing to hold its own members accountable when serious allegations are made, saying partisan loyalty often takes precedence over scrutiny expected from lawmakers. He cited concerns about Parliament's credibility and the need for leaders with sufficient integrity to hold the Executive accountable, particularly under a supermajority.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Executive Director of the Africa Center for Parliamentary Affairs has called for eminent Ghanaians to be included in any parliamentary investigation into Ghana's Domestic Gold Purchase Programme, arguing that independent involvement would ensure credibility and prevent the inquiry from becoming a partisan contest between the NDC and NPP.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Executive Director of the Africa Center for Parliamentary Affairs has called for an independent and transparent parliamentary investigation into Ghana's Domestic Gold Purchase Programme from its inception, arguing the inquiry should extend beyond the Ghana Gold Board period and include non-parliamentary voices given the programme's significant financial stakes.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Executive Director of the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs has called the anticipated change in Parliament's Majority leadership "shocking," warning that frequent reshuffles of senior parliamentary figures risk undermining the separation of powers and disrupting legislative business. The remarks follow the nomination of current Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga as Minister-designate for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Executive Director of the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs has called on Members of Parliament to rely on verifiable data and evidence in their arguments to reduce partisanship and improve the quality of parliamentary deliberations.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs, with support from UNICEF Ghana and Parliament, has launched the Parliamentary Caucus on Children to provide a non-partisan platform for MPs committed to advancing children's rights and ensuring child welfare is reflected in national laws and policies.
24 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Executive Director of the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs has called on the NDC and NPP to back reforms promoting transparency and fairness in political competition, warning that growing money in politics undermines democracy by allowing financial power rather than ideas to determine leadership.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr. Rasheed Draman, Executive Director of the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs, has called on the government and parliamentary leadership to urgently clarify their position on the recently passed Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, citing conflicting signals from state actors including the Speaker and President that risk undermining public confidence in the legislative process.
4 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Speaker Alban Bagbin has directed Parliament to reconsider the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill after concerns that the level of bipartisan support reflected in the committee report was not adequately demonstrated during floor proceedings. The African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs executive director described the decision as unprecedented in his years of observing parliamentary proceedings.
2 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Executive Director of the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs has called on the Speaker of Parliament to enforce stricter measures against absenteeism, citing ACEPA monitoring reports that found high absenteeism levels across both Majority and Minority caucuses, with the NDC at around 80% and independent members at around 70%.
21 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Executive Director of the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs has warned that Parliament and government risk failing Ghanaians if urgent steps are not taken to address illegal mining (galamsey), describing it as the country's most critical national challenge with severe environmental and social consequences threatening livelihoods and water bodies.
21 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr. Rasheed Draman, Executive Director of the African Center for Parliamentary Affairs, has criticized Parliament for delays exceeding a year in resolving matters referred to the Privileges Committee, including chaos at the Appointments Committee and cases involving individual lawmakers, saying the slow pace undermines public confidence and suggesting Parliament establish a dedicated office to monitor and follow up on disciplinary matters.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Executive Director of the Africa Centre for Parliamentary Affairs has called on Parliament to ensure the Asante Akyem North MP, arrested in the Netherlands in connection with FBI investigations, faces accountability if wrongdoing is established, and to avoid creating the impression it is shielding its members from the law.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →