Appointments Committee has been abysmal in vetting nominees – ACEPA

The African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) has expressed concerns over the ongoing vetting process for ministerial nominees, describing it as unsatisfactory. ACEPA contends that the conduct of members from both sides of Parliament has hindered the process, preventing a thorough interrogation of nominees on critical national issues. Speaking to Citi News, Dr. Rasheed Draman, Executive Director […]

ACEPA criticises Appointments Committee for poor performance in vetting nominees

The African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) has raised serious concerns over the ongoing ministerial vetting process, describing it as lackluster and ineffective. ACEPA claims that the conduct of both Majority and Minority members of Parliament has undermined the process, preventing nominees from being adequately scrutinised on critical national matters. In an interview with Citi FM, Dr[…]

Recent Appointment Committees have become a theatre – Dr. Draman

The Executive Director of the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), Dr. Rasheed Draman, has criticised Parliament’s Appointments Committees in recent years, describing them as more of a “theatre” than a platform for serious deliberations. This follows clashes at Monday’s vetting including Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin’s clash with Chairman Bernard Ahiafor, which has sparked public debate. Critics[…]

Press Statement by the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) on the Upcoming Elections in Ghana

Accra, Ghana | 3rd December 2024 – The African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the principles of democracy and good governance as Ghana approaches a pivotal moment in its democratic journey—the upcoming elections. We take immense pride in the remarkable progress our nation has made in strengthening democratic institutions and processes. Elections[…]

ILGRP Project Team In Kenya Trains CSOs and WRGs

The African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA)’s ILGRP project team in Kenya organised working sessions with civil society organizations and women rights groups (CSO/WRGs) on effective engagement regarding parliamentary gender responsive oversight. The practical sessions involved assessing gender gaps during post-legislative scrutiny and the impact of judicial outcomes on law-making; as well as exploring gender concerns that[…]

ACEPA, IPPFoRB, and AfriPAHR Push UPR toolkit for Lawmakers on Human Rights

The African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) and our partners the International Panel of Parliamentarians for Freedom of Religion or Belief (IPPFoRB), and The African Parliamentarians Association for Human Rights (AfriPAHR) are advocating for using the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) toolkit to transform how lawmakers address human rights, particularly freedom of religion and belief, across the continent.[…]