… He noted that the MP subsequently informed EOCO that he had forwarded its letter to the Speaker of Parliament, which, in his view, should have prompted the agency to follow the parliamentary procedure. …
… Mr Mohammed argued that state institutions seeking to invite an MP should follow the parliamentary procedure, which involves formally writing to the Speaker of Parliament. …
… The Minority has said major drug seizures linked to Ghana over the past two years have exceeded US$1 billion and has petitioned the Speaker of Parliament to recall the House for an inquiry. …
… Dr Amin Adam said the NPP supported a full parliamentary inquiry into the programme, noting that the Speaker of Parliament had already admitted a motion seeking such an investigation. …
… MP for Ahanta West, Mavis Kuukua Bissue Otumfuo Baidoe Bonsoe XVI’s writ seeks to also scatter a planned Ahanta heritage month where itenary of program has been scheduled for this month including invitation to the Speaker of Parliament by way of injunction to arrest the program i …
… Speaking at Chatham House in London, the President said he had been informed that the Speaker of Parliament was already addressing issues relating to alleged lapses in the passage of the bill. …
… He added that the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ghana’s Ambassador to The Hague, the Attorney General, the Speaker of Parliament and the Clerk to Parliament had all been involved in efforts to address the matter. …
… Mr Dafeamekpor explained that the response has involved the Majority Leader, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ghana’s Ambassador to The Hague, the Attorney-General’s Department, the Speaker of Parliament and the Clerk to Parliament. …
Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has rejected the Economic and Organised Crime Office's reasons for seeking an arrest warrant for Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, arguing that EOCO should have communicated through Parliament's Speaker rather than directly with the MP's law firm and that such a procedure would be more professional.
Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has rejected the Economic and Organised Crime Office's reasons for seeking an arrest warrant for Manhyia South MP Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, arguing that EOCO should have communicated through Parliament's Speaker rather than directly with the MP's law firm and that such a procedure would be more professional.
Inusah Fuseini, former Tamale Central MP, has said a parliamentary inquiry into a recent cocaine seizure linked to Ghana would be a waste of time, expressing "zero trust" in Parliament's ability to conduct an impartial investigation free from partisan considerations. He argues that intelligence agencies, rather than Parliament, should probe the case.
Deputy General Secretary Haruna Mohammed accused the Economic and Organised Crime Office of embarrassing itself through its letter on the arrest attempt of Manhyia South MP, arguing that EOCO failed to follow established parliamentary procedures for inviting Members of Parliament and should have formally written to the Speaker instead.
Ranking Member on Parliament's Defence and Interior Committee Rev. Ntim Fordjour has criticized the government for failing to take decisive action against Ghana's drug trafficking crisis, questioning why no agency head has been removed despite major drug-related incidents. His remarks follow the seizure of nearly 3.9 tonnes of cocaine in France in September from a container originating from Ghana.
Former Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has called for full disclosure and accountability regarding reported losses in Ghana's gold trading programme, citing discrepancies between figures in the IMF Country Report (approximately GH¢22 billion economic cost), the Bank of Ghana's reported loss (GH¢9.05 billion), and GoldBod's reported surplus. Dr Amin Adam said the NPP is seeking answers and supporting documents, including a formal reconciliation of these figures from the relevant institutions.
The Association of Medical Councils of Africa will host its 28th Annual Conference at the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra from August 23–27, 2026, bringing together African and international medical regulators and healthcare stakeholders. The conference, themed "Regulation for Safer Communities Towards Universal Health Coverage," will focus on strengthening regulation of doctors, dentists and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality and safe healthcare access.
Samuel Kwabina Antwi, in his capacity as Otumfuo Baidoe Bonsoe XVI, has filed a High Court suit in Accra against the Member of Parliament for Ahanta West Mavis Kuukua Bissue and two others concerning the repatriation of the severed head of the late Otumfuo Baidoo Bonsoe II, and seeks to halt a planned Ahanta heritage month programme.
President John Mahama said the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, passed by Parliament on May 29, has not yet reached the Presidency and remains subject to outstanding procedural and constitutional considerations, including quorum concerns. He noted the Speaker of Parliament was addressing alleged lapses in the bill's passage, and that once transmitted to the Presidency, it would undergo legal review by the Attorney General before any decision on assent.
The Member of Parliament for Asante Akyem North, Kwame Ohene Frimpong, was detained at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam on Sunday while travelling on a private trip. Parliament and government officials, including the Majority Leader, Minister for Foreign Affairs, and Attorney General, are working with Dutch authorities and have engaged a lawyer based in The Hague to represent him.
Ghana's Parliament and state authorities are coordinating a diplomatic and legal response following the detention of Asante Akyem North MP Kwame Ohene Frimpong in the Netherlands. The Majority Chief Whip says key government institutions, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Attorney-General's Department, have engaged, and a lawyer has been secured for the detained lawmaker.