The African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) and the African Parliamentary Press Network (APPN) has organised a gender equality training for the parliamentary press corps. The event was held under the auspices of the Global Affairs Canada-funded Inclusive Legislatures for Gender Responsive Policies (ILGRP), implemented in partnership with the Parliamentary Centre for Canada. National Parliamentary Advisor and […]
In the aftermath of the recently concluded New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary primaries, concerns have been raised about the growing influence of money in the political landscape, with fears that it could set a dangerous trend for the nation’s democracy. Dr. Rasheed Draman, the Executive Director of the African Center for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) has expressed his[…]
Dr. Rasheed Draman, the Executive Director of the African Center for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), has voiced profound disappointment regarding the prevalence of vote-buying observed during the just-ended New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) parliamentary primaries. He emphasized that these incentives have resulted in the departure of proficient legislators, potentially impeding parliamentary proceedings. In an interview with Citi News, Dr.[…]
The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) hosted a ten-member (10) delegation from the Parliamentary Caucus from Sierra Leone, The Gambia, and Malawi as well as Faith Leaders on Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) under the auspices of the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA). The meeting was held in the upper conference room of the[…]
The Executive Director of the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), Dr Rasheed Draman, has commended the Leadership of Parliament for revising the Standing Orders of the House. This follows Parliament on Thursday, made some raft changes to its existing Standing Orders to fit modern trends. Changes were made, such as having the Appointments Committee of Parliament[…]
The Executive Director of the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), Dr Rasheed Draman, has stated that the recently-appointed Minority Leader, Deputy Minority Leader and Minority Chief Whip have not been fully accepted yet by the Minority Caucus. He explained that it calls for extra work to be done by the current leadership to endear themselves to[…]
Executive Director for Africa Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), Dr. Rashid Dramani says even though some have accused the Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin of being partisan, he has observed that the Speaker is trying his best to be as neutral as possible. The Doctor adds that even though many speakers have been accused of being bias,[…]
The African Center for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) fears for the Minority in Parliament’s ability to hold the government accountable following suggestions of a rift within its ranks. The Executive Director of ACEPA, Rasheed Draman, in a Citi News interview, urged the Minority to address its issues that have followed the vetting of the president’s ministerial nominees. “I[…]
The Executive Director of the African Center for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), Dr Rasheed Draman says the Speaker of Parliament could cause the arrest of the Health Minister for failing to honour his summons. He argued that per the Standing Orders of Parliament, the Speaker has the power to cause the arrest of anyone who disregards the Legislature’s[…]
The Executive Director of the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA), Dr. Rasheed Draman, has called for sanctions against persons who encouraged the military invasion of Parliament on Thursday evening. A joint military and police personnel moved into the Chamber of Parliament to control some disturbances on the floor of Parliament following disagreements between the NDC and[…]