Politics
Speaker Bagbin Lauds Media as ‘Indispensable Partner’ in Democracy
Accra: Mr Alban Bagbin, the Speaker of Parliament, has reaffirmed Parliament’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and open governance, emphasising the media’s crucial role in Ghana’s democratic development. Speaking at the Parliament Media So…
Ghana Marks UN’s 80th Anniversary with National Civil Society Conference in Accra
Accra: Ghana has marked a historic global milestone with the hosting of a National Civil Society conference in Accra to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the United Nations (UN@80) and the 2025 International Human Rights Day. The commemoration posit…
CRC Report Proposes Amendments for Appointment, Tenure, and Removal of Ghana’s Electoral Commission Members
Accra: The Constitution Review Committee has put forward significant recommendations for amending procedures related to the appointment, tenure, and removal of Members of the Electoral Commission of Ghana. The report was officially submitted to Presid…
Constitutional Review Committee Recommends Separation of Executive from Legislature
Accra: The Constitutional Review Committee Report has recommended an amendment to Article 78(1) to provide that no Member of Parliament (MP) may be appointed a Minister of State or a Deputy Minister or Regional Minister. This was disclosed by Professo…
Attorney-General to File Charges Against Akpaloo and Wife for Criminal Offences
Accra: The Office of the Attorney-General (AG) has announced its intention to file charges against Mr. Percival Kofi Akpaloo, the Founder and Leader of the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), and his wife, Delvine Akpaloo. The charges pertain to their
Mahama Receives Constitutional Review Committee’s Report, Implementation Committee to Begin Work Next Year
Accra: President John Dramani Mahama has received the Constitutional Review Committee’s Report, which among other recommendations, suggests extending Ghana’s Presidential term from four to five years.
According to Ghana News Agency, Professor Henry…
Constitutional Review Committee Proposes Extension of Presidential Tenure from Four to Five Years
Accra: The Constitutional Review Committee under the Chairmanship of Professor Henry Kwasi Prempeh has proposed the extension of Ghana’s four-year Presidential tenure to five years. Presenting the report to President John Dramani Mahama at the seat of…
Constitutional Review Committee to Present Final Report to President Mahama
Accra: The Constitutional Review Committee (CRC) is set to present its final report to President John Dramani Mahama today at the Presidency in Accra. This significant event marks the culmination of a thorough review process of the 1992 constitution c…