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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17 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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62 h. ago Parliament approves budget allocations despite Minority’s chaotic scenes over Kpandai dispute

Parliament has approved reports on allocations from the 2026 Budget despite chaotic scenes that erupted earlier in the chamber following protests by the Minority over the declaration of the Kpandai seat as vacant. The Majority succeeded in adopting the report moments after tension peaked, with members of the Minority abandoning their seats and massing in […]

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4 d. ago Stanbic Bank Chief Calls for Parliament Approved Long Term Development Framework

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/stanbic-bank-chief-calls-for-parliament-approved-long-term-development-framework/Kwamina Asomaning, Chief Executive of Stanbic Bank Ghana and President of the Ghana Association of Banks, has called for a Parliament approved long term development framework to safeguard investor confidence and ensure continuity across political administrations. The banking executive made the appeal at the Stanbic Graphic Business Breakfast Meeting, emphasizing that predictability remains fundamental to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/stanbic-bank-chief-calls-for-parliament-approved-long-term-development-framework/

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4 d. ago Government to Leverage Diplomatic Relations for Black Stars Fan Support at 2026 World Cup

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-to-leverage-diplomatic-relations-for-black-stars-fan-support-at-2026-world-cup/Minister for Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has pledged government commitment to use diplomatic relations to ensure maximum fan support for the Black Stars at the 2026 World Cup following Ghana’s placement in Group L alongside England, Panama and Croatia. His assurance came during budget approval discussions in Parliament on Wednesday, where he emphasized that […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-to-leverage-diplomatic-relations-for-black-stars-fan-support-at-2026-world-cup/

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9 d. ago Parliament approves GH¢5.3bn allocation for Roads Ministry despite funding gap concerns

Parliament has approved GH¢5.3 billion for the Ministry of Roads and Highways for the 2026 financial year, marking a key step in government’s push to expand and modernise Ghana’s road network.

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1 week ago Ewoyaa Lithium Project: Approve the lease now, talk about royalty later – Mankessim Chief tells Parliament

The Paramount Chief of the Mankessim Traditional Area, Osagyefo Amanfo Edu IV, has appealed to Parliament to expedite approval of the mining lease for the Ewoyaa Lithium Project, cautioning that continued delays are deepening hardship among affected communities.

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2 w. ago President Mahama Ordered The 20% TCS Waiver For Political Gain – Martin Amidu

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Martin A. B. K. Amidu, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/president-mahama-ordered-the-20-tcs-waiver-for-political-gain-martin-amidu/President Mahama ordered his Minister of Finance, Ato Forson, and the NDC super majority in Parliament to approve the Ghana Revenue Authority’s (GRA) former Commissioner-General Julie Essiam’s unlawful addendum granting Tata Consultancy Services Limited (TCS) of India a 20 percent withholding tax exemption from 1 January 2025 until the end of the contract period because […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Martin A. B. K. Amidu, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/president-mahama-ordered-the-20-tcs-waiver-for-political-gain-martin-amidu/

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3 w. ago Opposition Questions Constitutional Process in Ghana Budget Allocation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/opposition-questions-constitutional-process-in-ghana-budget-allocation/The opposition has accused government of breaching constitutional procedures by prescribing how local assemblies should spend their statutory funds before Parliament approves the distribution formula required by law. Francis Asenso-Boakye, Ranking Member on the Local Government and Decentralisation Committee of Parliament, claims the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy illegally dictates District Assemblies Common Fund […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/opposition-questions-constitutional-process-in-ghana-budget-allocation/

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3 w. ago Mion MP Misbahu Adams hails 2024 Budget as springboard for development

Member of Parliament (MP) for Mion, Misbahu Mahama Adams, has expressed strong approval for the allocations to the various sectors in the recently presented 2026 Budget and Economic Policy.

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3 w. ago Mion MP Misbahu Adams hails 2026 Budget as springboard for development

Member of Parliament (MP) for Mion, Misbahu Mahama Adams, has expressed strong approval for the allocations to the various sectors in the recently presented 2026 Budget and Economic Policy.

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3 w. ago GRA eyes January 1, 2026, rollout for VAT reforms as Parliament races to approve bill before Christmas

He added that the GRA has been engaging the Ministry of Finance and other stakeholders to ensure that the full set of reforms, ranging from adjustments to the VAT structure to enhanced digital invoicing systems, can be implemented without delays.

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4 w. ago Nigeria parliament approves 1.15 trln naira extra borrowing to cover budget gap

Nigeria's National Assembly on Wednesday approved an additional 1.15 trillion naira ($784 million) in domestic borrowing to help fund a shortfall in the 2025 budget.

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4 w. ago Nigeria parliament approves 1.15 trillion naira extra borrowing to cover budget gap

Nigeria's National Assembly on Wednesday approved an additional 1.15 trillion naira ($784 million) in domestic borrowing to help fund a shortfall in the 2025 budget.

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4 w. ago Parliament approves Ghana Scholarship Authority Bill after broad consultations

Parliament has passed the Ghana Scholarship Authority Bill, paving the way for sweeping reforms in how scholarships are managed and distributed nationwide.

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4 w. ago Majority Caucus wins parliamentary headcount to approve Justice Baffoe

Parliament has approved the nomination of Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as Chief Justice after a headcount vote ended with 163 Members of Parliament (MPs) voting in favour and 69 against. However, the approval process was briefly thrown into contention when Habib Iddrisu, the MP for Tolon, challenged the accuracy of the headcount and called for a division — a secret vote requiring the clearing of the lobbies and non-MPs from the chamber.

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4 w. ago Citizen challenges National Cathedral funding at Supreme Court; AG disputes unconstitutionality

The Supreme Court has been asked to order the refund of all sums taken from the Consolidated Fund to finance the National Cathedral project because it was undertaken without prior approval of the Speaker of Parliament and the Chairperson of the Council of State, contrary to Article 179(11) of the Constitution of Ghana. A citizen, Jonathan Amable of Unity Lodge, Anloga, in the Volta Region, is challenging the legality of the government’s financing of the construction of the National Cathedral from the Consolidated Fund.

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4 w. ago Full Statement: Minority calls for a pause in approval of Justice Baffoe

The Minority in Parliament has urged a pause in the approval of Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as Chief Justice, citing ongoing judicial proceedings related to the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo.

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