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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 […]
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. He warned that such control could lead to constitutional overreach, rubber-stamping of legislation, and the marginalization of minority voices. His remarks come in the wake of Ewurabena Aubynn’s swearing-in as the new Member[…]
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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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JulBy: Dr. Rasheed Draman, Executive Director, ACEPA July 11 marked a watershed moment in Ghana’s political history.After a rerun of the Ablekuma North constituency election six months after the 2024 general polls, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) secured a commanding supermajority in Parliament. This dramatic shift ends the delicate balance of power that characterized the 8th Parliament[…]
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 of a President or an MP. He says the constitution and the standing orders of Parliament don’t provide for a deceased person to be mourned, something he believes should be reconsidered, so the[…]
Dr. Rasheed Draman, Executive Director of the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), is calling on Parliament to relook at the provision in the constitution regarding procedures upon the demise of a President or an MP. Ghana’s 1992 Constitution has no specific provision detailing the exact procedure for informing Parliament about an MP’s death. But, Article 97(1)(b)[…]
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JulBy Samuel Agyeman-Prempeh The International Day of Parliamentarism, observed annually on June 30, celebrates the essential role parliaments play in upholding democracy, promoting accountability, and amplifying the voices of citizens. Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2018, the day also marks the founding of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in 1889. This year’s theme, “Achieving Gender[…]
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JulBy Rasheed Draman, Executive Director, ACEPA In the wake of Ghana’s 2024 elections, the national conversation has turned toward the future of our democracy. At a recent National Peace Council Dialogue in Koforidua (July 1-4, 2024) themed: “ Post 2024 Elections in Ghana – Dialogue for a Stronger Democracy and Social Cohesion”, I shared my reflections on[…]
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JunThis International Day of Parliamentarism, let us push for political spaces that reflect the true face of society, in all its diversity. June 30 marks the International Day of Parliamentarism, a moment to reflect on the vital role parliaments play in building inclusive, accountable, and representative democracies. But as we mark this day, we must ask: Who[…]