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FebThe November 2025 Inclusive Legislatures for Gender-Responsive Policies (ILGRP) Regional Forum in Accra was held to realize a simple but powerful vision: the most effective legislation emerges when diverse voices converge around shared values. From the moment it began, the forum created a space for sharing experience, testing innovation, and strengthening inclusive parliamentary practice. The opening ceremony, attended […]
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JanBy Freeman Dagadu, Project Officer, ACEPA Introduction The first session of Ghana’s 9th Parliament convened at a time of strained public trust and high expectations for parliamentary relevance. Economic recovery pressures, environmental concerns, and growing demands for accountability placed Parliament at the centre of Ghana’s democratic and development discourse. Beyond formalities and symbolism, first sessions are tone-setting,[…]
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SepBy Ubeidat Alhassan (EPL Fellow), ACEPA and Rasheed Draman (ED), ACEPA We voted. They took the oath. We expected them in the chamber – debating, lobbying, and working on our behalf. But too often, the seats are empty. This isn’t just about poor attendance; it’s a silent crisis eroding the foundations of Ghana’s democracy. An Empty Seat,[…]
Parliament has passed the Social Protection Bill 2025 to establish the Social Protection Fund to provide a legal framework for social protection programmes to improve accessibility and equity in the delivery of social services to the underprivileged in society. This comes after strong opposition from the Minority in Parliament on Wednesday, July 30, who cited the lack[…]
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JulBy Issifu Lampo, Senior Governance Advisor, ACEPA Parliament is a cornerstone of any thriving democracy. It crafts laws, provides checks and balances on executive power, and gives voice to citizens. In Ghana, the legislature plays a critical role in shaping national governance. Yet, recent events have reignited concerns over how ethics and accountability are maintained within the[…]
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JulBy Dr. Gifty Adika, Snr. Governance Advisor, ACEPA On 22nd July 2025, Ghana marked a historic milestone. Hon. Ewurabena Aubynn was sworn in as the youngest Member of the 9th Parliament and her entry pushed the number of female MPs to 41, the highest in the nation’s parliamentary history. This is a moment worth celebrating not just[…]
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OctThis year, 50 countries are expected to hold elections. According to the Center for American Progress, a US policy institute, more than two billion voters worldwide will participate in these elections.