The African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) has called on Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, to dissolve the current Appointments Committee following the violent altercations that marred the vetting of ministerial nominees on Thursday, January 30. The chaos erupted after the vetting of Samuel Nartey George, Minister-Designate for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations, when a dispute between […]
Dr. Rasheed Draman, our Executive Director paid a courtesy call on the Speaker of the Parliament of Togo, Rt. Hon. Sevon-Tepe Kodjo Adedze. This visit was part of the Inclusive Legislatures for Gender Responsive Project (ILGRP), jointly implemented by the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) and The Parliamentary Centre. The discussions focused on key strategic areas[…]
The Executive Director of the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), Dr. Rasheed Draman, has called for a thorough investigation into the bribery allegations surrounding the Appointments Committee of Parliament. Speaking in an interview on JoyNews’ The Pulse on Wednesday, January 29, Dr. Draman noted that this is not the first time such allegations have surfaced, and[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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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[…]