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[…]
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[…]
The African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA)’s ILGRP project team in Kenya organised working sessions with civil society organizations and women rights groups (CSO/WRGs) on effective engagement regarding parliamentary gender responsive oversight. The practical sessions involved assessing gender gaps during post-legislative scrutiny and the impact of judicial outcomes on law-making; as well as exploring gender concerns that[…]
The African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) and our partners the International Panel of Parliamentarians for Freedom of Religion or Belief (IPPFoRB), and The African Parliamentarians Association for Human Rights (AfriPAHR) are advocating for using the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) toolkit to transform how lawmakers address human rights, particularly freedom of religion and belief, across the continent.[…]
The ILGRP project in Ghana had interactive working sessions with CSOs and WRGs to discuss approaches to effectively engage in the lawmaking process in Ghana. The discussions centered on enhancing understanding of how Parliament is organized, the structures that support the work of MPs, and some innovations within the institution that will improve the way CSOs engage.[…]
Accra, Ghana | 11th November 2024– Selected Members of Parliament from Ghana, Malawi, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, and The Gambia will be attending a workshop in Accra, Ghana from 12th to 13th November 2024 at the Alisa Hotel. The two-day workshop centered on the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) toolkit aims to equip MPs who are[…]