Also known as: Dr Draman · Dr Rasheed Draman · Dr. Rasheed Draman · Mr. Draman · Dr. Draman · Dr Dramani · Rasheed Dramani · Dr Rasheed Dramani
Executive Director of the Africa Centre for Parliamentary Affairs who regularly critiques parliamentary accountability, integrity, and legislative processes in Ghana.
… Rasheed Draman, on his part, indicated that the Parliamentary Caucus on Children will offer a response to challenges by bringing together committed Members of Parliament across party lines to champion child-focused legislation and accountability. …
The Executive Director of the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), Dr Rasheed Draman, has urged the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to support reforms to promote transparency, fairness, and equal opportunities in political competi …
… Rasheed Draman, has called on the government and parliamentary leadership to urgently clarify their position on the recently passed Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, popularly known as the LGBTQ+ Bill, to avoid deepening public suspicion and uncertainty. …
The Executive Director of the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), Dr Rasheed Draman, has described Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin’s decision to direct a reconsideration of the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, popularly known as the anti-LGBTQ bill, as …
Executive Director of the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), Rasheed Draman, has called on Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin to enforce stricter measures against absenteeism in Parliament as the Ninth Parliament reconvenes for its latest sitting. …
Executive Director of the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), Dr Rasheed Draman, has warned that Parliament and government risk failing Ghanaians if urgent steps are not taken to address illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. …
The Executive Director of the African Center for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), Dr Rasheed Draman, has described Parliament’s delay in dealing with cases referred to the Privileges Committee as embarrassing, questioning why incidents that occurred more than a year ago remain unre …
The Executive Director of the Africa Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), Dr Rasheed Draman, has called on Parliament to uphold the principle that no one is above the law in handling the arrest and detention of the Member of Parliament for Asante Akyem North if wrongdoing is …
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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%.
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.
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.
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.