Tag: Ghana Parliament
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Special Prosecutor Fights Back: Unfair Bid to Abolish OSP Met With ‘Extreme Resistance’
Ghana’s OSP Under Fire as Parliament Targets Its Independence The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) in Ghana has found itself at the center of a fierce political confrontation as lawmakers push for an abolition or drastic overhaul. In a half-yearly report released for the period ending mid-2025, Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng described the last…
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Boako Claims Additional GoldBod Losses Could Hit Bank of Ghana Audits Beyond IMF Figure
Overview of the Claim Ghanaian economist and Tano North Member of Parliament Dr. Gideon Boako has raised questions about the full extent of losses linked to GoldBod, a state-owned or state-linked entity in the country’s financial landscape. Speaking in an interview on January 8, 2026, Boako suggested that ongoing financial developments could reveal additional losses…
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Tributes Pour In for Naser Toure Mahama: Remembering a Devoted Ayawaso East MP
Honoring a Committed Leader: Naser Toure Mahama The passing of Naser Toure Mahama, the Member of Parliament for Ayawaso East, has prompted an outpouring of heartfelt tributes from political colleagues, constituents, and national leaders. Widely regarded as one of the region’s most effective MPs, Mahama was celebrated for his relentless advocacy, steady leadership, and deep…
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Trobu MP Gloria Owusu Responds to Kwesi Pratt Ignorance Claims
Gloria Owusu addresses Kwesi Pratt’s allegations The Trobu Member of Parliament, Gloria Owusu, has publicly rejected remarks made by veteran journalist Kwesi Pratt Jnr, who suggested that she displayed ignorance of parliamentary procedures in her comments following the presentation of the 2026 Budget. Owusu asserted that the claims are a deliberate misrepresentation of her stance…
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Trobu MP Gloria Owusu Fires Back at Kwesi Pratt Over Allegations of Parliamentary Ignorance
Background: A Budget Presentation Spark in Parliament The debate surrounding the 2026 Budget in Parliament drew sharp exchanges between lawmakers and veteran journalists. Among the high-profile clashes was a confrontation between Trobu Member of Parliament Gloria Owusu and journalist Kwesi Pratt Jnr. Pratt had suggested that Owusu displayed a lack of understanding of parliamentary procedures…
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Public Accounts Committee Orders University of Ghana to Recover Funds From Staff on Extended Study Leave
Overview: PAC’s directive to recover study leave funds The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament has issued a directive compelling the University of Ghana (UG) to recover funds paid to senior staff members who went on study leave but failed to return to their posts for more than five years. The decision reflects rising concerns…
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Speaker Bagbin Vows Accountability for MPs: No Shield from the Law After NAIMOS Attack
Headline: Speaker Bagbin Reaffirms Commitment to Accountability for MPs The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has reiterated a firm stance: no member of parliament (MP) will be shielded from facing the law. In the wake of the recent NAIMOS attack and related parliamentary confrontations, Bagbin underscored that holding a parliamentary position comes with privileges, but…
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Galamsey Fight: Parliament Moves to Revoke LI 2462 to Strengthen Environmental Protection
Overview: A decisive move against galamsey The Ghanaian government is taking a bold step in Parliament to revoke the Lands Commission Instrument LI 2462, a policy instrument currently guiding environmental regulation. This move comes amid a sustained fight against galamsey, illegal small-scale mining that threatens forest reserves, water bodies, and public health. By revoking LI…