POLITICS

Ashanti Regional NDC begins parliamentary vetting today

In the Ashanti Region, the vetting process for National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidates has commenced. On this day, Monday, April 3, 2023, the vetting committee is supposed to review 10 of the 36 constituencies. The constituencies of Akrofrom, Ejisu, Obuasi East, Obuasi West, Bekwai, Asante Akim North, New Edubiase, …

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Ghana Bar Association executives visits Speaker of Parliament

Yesterday in Parliament, a three-person delegation from the National Executives of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) paid the Rt. Hon. Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin a courtesy visit. The delegation urged Parliament to request the Ghana Bar Association’s advice and opinions on bills as they proceeded through the various stages …

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Parliament of Ghana passes 3 new taxes

On Friday, March 31, 2023, the legislature had an extended session and approved three new tax laws. The Minority Caucus in the House opposed the aforementioned taxes strongly as well, but the Majority was able to mobilize all of their votes on that particular day to pass the taxes. The …

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Indian High Commissioner pays coutesy call on Speaker

India’s High Commissioner for Ghana, His Excellency Sugandh Rajaram, paid a courtesy visit to President Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin in Parliament today. The High Commissioner underscored the importance of the India-Ghana partnership, stating that Ghana and India have shared a strong bond of gratitude since independence. Commissioner called for more …

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