Poverty Driving Child Labour in Ayensuano District
An oversight visit to the Ayensuano District by Members of Parliament and officials from UNICEF Ghana and ACEPA has revealed that poverty and parental […]
Drokrochiwa Chief Rejects Galamsey Bribe
The Chief of Drokrochiwa Dawu in the Eastern Region, Barimah Ogyenhobo Anom, has boldly rejected a bribe from illegal miners who sought permission to[…]
Child labour persists in Ayensuano as over 10,000 children remain out of school
Child labour continues to pose a serious threat to the well-being and future of children in Ghana, with the situation in the Ayensuano District[…]
NDC’s Parliamentary super majority poses risks if misused – ACEPA
The Executive Director of the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs, Dr. Rasheed Draman, has cautioned the Majority in Parliament against abusing their two-thirds dominance.[…]
Akwatia seat brouhaha: Ghana’s laws, Standing Orders of Par’l do not provide room for sympathy, mourning or emotions – Dr. Draman
Dr. Rasheed Draman, Executive Director of the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), has bemoaned the 1992 Constitution’s insensitivity regarding procedures upon the demise[…]
Death of Akwatia MP: ACEPA boss calls for gap in official announcement of MPs’ death to be addressed
Dr. Rasheed Draman, Executive Director of the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), is calling on Parliament to relook at the provision in the[…]
Prioritise national interest over personal allegiances – Dr Rasheed tells Minority MPs
The Executive Director of the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), Dr Rasheed Draman, has called on Members of Parliament (MPs) to uphold their[…]
Prioritise Data Collection to Ensure Effective Policy Planning for National Development
The Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, yesterday launched the Constituency Profile Reports on Eight Constituencies and entreated Metropolitan, Municipal[…]
Minority Walkout Over Wontumi’s Detention Lacks Strategic Value in Current Parliament – ACEPA Boss
The Executive Director of the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), Dr Rasheed Draman, has questioned the relevance and effectiveness of the Minority’s walkout[…]
Majority is failing despite numerical advantage – ACEPA Director
Executive Director of the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), Dr. Rasheed Draman, has observed that the Minority in Parliament currently appears more organized[…]
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Our Q4 2025 Newsletter is out!
The ILGRP Project, funded by @CanadaDev and implemented by @AcepaAfrica with @parlcent Centre, supported the National Assembly Directorate of Litigation & Compliance to review key tools for inclusive, gender-responsive lawmaking.
As we kick off the new year, we reflect on the final quarter of 2025, highlighting our work, impact, & continued efforts to strengthen African Parliaments.
Access the Newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/4d45a22108a3/entering-2026-highlights-from-acepas-q4-2025-work
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📅 Jan 12–13, 2026
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