2 h. ago ECOWAS Council of Ministers endorse President Mahama’s candidacy for 2027 AU Chair role

The ECOWAS Council of Ministers meeting at meeting in Abuja, Nigeria, has unanimously endorsed President John Dramani Mahama of Ghana as the sole candidate from ECOWAS for chairperson of the African Union when the rotating chairmanship gets to West Africa’s turn in 2027. Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who announced this on Facebook […]

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3 h. ago Stop begging abroad while blowing millions on election reruns – Ntim Fordjour slams government’s priorities

The Ranking Member on the Defence and Interior Committee of Parliament, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, has heavily criticised the government for what he describes as contradictory and wasteful spending priorities, particularly in relation to election reruns and the resourcing of national security agencies.

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5 h. ago MPs express dissatisfaction over slashed budget for Parliament

Members of Parliament (MPs) on Thursday, December 11, expressed strong dissatisfaction with the GHS 1.6 billion budget estimates allocated to Parliament and the Parliamentary Service of Ghana for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

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8 h. ago Parliamentary Committee assesses school feeding meals as minister hails improved quality

The Gender, Children and Social Welfare Committee of Parliament, led by the Gender Minister, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has conducted a crucial monitoring exercise to assess the quality of meals served to basic school pupils under the Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP).

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13 h. ago Utility Providers Need US$320 Million to Cut Distribution Losses

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/utility-providers-need-us320-million-to-cut-distribution-losses/Utility service providers in the country require an estimated 320 million dollars in fresh capital investment to reduce distribution and commercial losses across their networks, the Acting Executive Secretary of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), Dr Shafic Suleman, has said. He told Parliament on Wednesday that the investment could be mobilized through public private […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/utility-providers-need-us320-million-to-cut-distribution-losses/

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13 h. ago Mahama Blocks Parliamentary Move to Scrap Special Prosecutor Office

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-blocks-parliamentary-move-to-scrap-special-prosecutor-office/President John Dramani Mahama has asked Parliament’s leadership to withdraw a Private Member’s Bill seeking to scrap the law establishing the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), according to a statement issued by the presidency on Thursday. The directive, addressed to the Majority Leader and Majority Chief Whip, follows Mahama’s recent public backing for strengthening […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-blocks-parliamentary-move-to-scrap-special-prosecutor-office/

Events

14 h. ago Lithium Deal Withdrawal Validates Minority Concerns Says Juaben MP

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/lithium-deal-withdrawal-validates-minority-concerns-says-juaben-mp/Francis Kwabena Owusu-Akyaw, Member of Parliament (MP) for Juaben and a member of Parliament’s Lands and Natural Resources Committee, says the government’s decision to withdraw the lithium agreement from Parliament confirms the validity of concerns raised by the Minority about serious gaps in the proposed deal. Speaking on the Asaase Breakfast Show on Thursday, the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/lithium-deal-withdrawal-validates-minority-concerns-says-juaben-mp/

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14 h. ago Parliament passes bill to back free tertiary for PWDs, persons with special needs

Parliament has unanimously passed the landmark Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) Amendment Bill, 2025, cementing legal backing for several key educational policies, most notably the provision of Free Tertiary Education for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) and Free Education for Persons with Special Needs.

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16 h. ago Mahama should have engaged Majority leader privately on OSP Bill withdrawal – Kyei

Former Majority Leader Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has criticised President John Dramani Mahama’s request for Parliament to withdraw the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) Amendment Bill.

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17 h. ago Parliament approves road traffic amendment bill to legalise okada; strengthen safety rules

Parliament has approved the Road Traffic Amendment Bill 2025, officially legalising the commercial use of motorcycles, tricycles and quadricycles, a move the government says will sanitise the transport sector and enhance road safety. The bill, passed on Wednesday, December 10, also revises Ghana’s legal alcohol limit for drivers and introduces tighter penalties aimed at reducing drunk-driving incidents. Explaining the purpose of the amendment on the floor of Parliament, the Minister for Transport, Joseph Nikpe Bukari, said the changes are intended to bring order to a sector that has long operated with gaps in regulation.

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18 h. ago Parliament approves GH¢1.6bn budget — MPs insist sum inadequate

Ghana’s Parliament has approved GH¢1.619 billion to finance its operations for the 2026 financial year, but Members of Parliament insist the allocation is far below what the legislature needs to function effectively and independently.

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18 h. ago Justin Kodua questions constitutional basis for declared vacancy in Kpandai

The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Kodua Frimpong, has raised concerns over Parliament’s notification to the Electoral Commission (EC) declaring a vacancy in the Kpandai Constituency, describing the move as questionable and lacking a clear constitutional basis.

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21 h. ago Agriculture to drive Ghana’s economic transformation – Dr Seidu Jasaw 

Ghana's agriculture sector is poised to become the driving force behind the country's economic transformation, Dr Godfred Seidu Jasaw, the Chairman of Parliament's Agriculture and Cocoa Affairs Committee, has said. 

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21 h. ago Let’s see what happens on December 30 – Matthew Nyindam on Kpandai rerun

Former Member of Parliament for Kpandai, Matthew Nyindam, says he is unfazed by developments surrounding the upcoming parliamentary rerun ordered for the constituency, insisting that the process leading to the December 30 election appears “orchestrated.”

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21 h. ago Nyindam accuses NDC of orchestrating Kpandai rerun, says he’s “not worried”

Former Member of Parliament for Kpandai, Matthew Nyindam, has alleged that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is behind the forthcoming parliamentary rerun, arguing that the 2024 election was conducted transparently and without fault.

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21 h. ago IMANI raises red flag over 45% profit margin in withdrawn lithium agreement

Policy think tank IMANI Africa has urged Parliament to conduct an independent profitability assessment of the Ewoyaa lithium project, warning that the foreign partners stand to make profit margins of up to 45% even before taxes far above global industry averages.

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23 h. ago Parliament Withdraws Atlantic Lithium Mining Lease For Further Review

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/parliament-withdraws-atlantic-lithium-mining-lease-for-further-review/Parliament withdrew the revised Ewoyaa lithium mining lease on Wednesday, December 11, 2025, to allow additional consultations on Ghana’s mining code and royalty applications, marking another setback for what would become the country’s first lithium mine. Atlantic Lithium confirmed the temporary withdrawal through a statement released the same day. The company noted that Parliament suspended […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/parliament-withdraws-atlantic-lithium-mining-lease-for-further-review/

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24 h. ago Government Withdraws Lithium Mining Agreement From Parliament For Consultations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-withdraws-lithium-mining-agreement-from-parliament-for-consultations/Government withdrew the revised lithium mining agreement from Parliament on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, following mounting criticism from civil society organizations, industry specialists, and lawmakers across party lines. Deputy Lands and Natural Resources Minister Yusif Sulemana announced the withdrawal before Parliament, explaining the decision would allow broader stakeholder engagement. The move came after policy think […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-withdraws-lithium-mining-agreement-from-parliament-for-consultations/

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26 h. ago Rescind repeal motion on OSP immediately – Hamza Suhuyini urges Majority leadership

Lawyer and National Democratic Congress (NDC) communicator, Hamza Sayibu Suhuyini, has called on the Majority leadership in Parliament to immediately withdraw their motion seeking to abolish the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).

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26 h. ago Rescind repeal motion on OSP immediately – NDC’s Hamza Suhuyini urges Majority leadership

Lawyer and National Democratic Congress (NDC) communicator, Hamza Sayibu Suhuyini, has called on the Majority leadership in Parliament to immediately withdraw their motion seeking to abolish the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).

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