Parliament Approves Four (4) Deputy Ministers
On Tuesday, July 29, 2025, Parliament adopted the report of the Appointments Committee and approved four nominations for appointment as Deputy Ministers. The Committee by consensus recommended to the House for the approval of Hon. Dorcas Affo-Toffey, MP for Jomoro, Deputy Minister for Transport, Hon. James Gyakye Quayson, MP for […]
Parliament passes the Road Maintenance Trust Fund Bill 2025
On Friday, July 25, 2025, Parliament passed the Road Maintenance Trust Fund Bill 2025. The bill, presented by the Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Governs Agbodza, aims to address the persistent institutional and legal constraints that have hampered the performance of the existing Road Fund. It was passed under[…]
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JulRestoring Integrity in Ghana’s Parliament: Rethinking Immunity and Ethics
By 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[…]
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. 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[…]
