Bagbin calls for inclusivity in national decision-making Graphic Onlinesource
The African Parliamentary Monitoring Organisations Network (APMON), a network of parliamentary monitoring organisations across Africa, has been launched in Accra, Ghana.The Network is made up of organisations that monitor and engage parliaments across the continent and seek to advance open parliament within national and regional parliaments.The Working Group of the continental Network had a Conference […]
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban S.K. Bagbin, has stressed the need for more inclusivity and participation of the political divide in the development process of the country.“Basic important national policies must get the buy-in of the representatives of the people, and that buy in will in effect enrich our policies,” he stated.Mr Bagbin made the […]
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban S.K. Bagbin, has stressed the need for more inclusivity and participation of the political divide in the development process of the country.“Basic important national policies must get the buy-in of the representatives of the people, and that buy in will in effect enrich our policies,” he stated. Mr Bagbin made […]
Mr Alban S.K Bagbin, Speaker has underscored the need for more inclusivity and participation of both sides of the political divide in the development process of the country. He said: “Basic important national policies must get the buy-in of the representatives of the people, and that buy-in will in effect enrich our policies.” Mr Bagbin […]
Important national policies must get the buy-in of Parliament as a whole – Bagbin GhanaWebsource
The Secretary General of the ECOWAS Parliament, John Azumah, has reiterated the commitment of the ECOWAS Parliament to promote integration, peace, security, and stability in the West African RegionAccording to him, the ECOWAS Parliament is ready and willing to work closely with all stakeholders, including Civil Society Organisations and media.Mr Azumah gave this assurance when […]
Punish absentee MPs at the polls – Parliamentary Network Africa GhanaWebsource
Civil society organisation Parliamentary Network Africa has petitioned the Speaker of Parliament to set up a probe into the disturbances that marred his election.On the dawn of January 7, 2021, some MPs throwed punches at each other, destroyed ballot materials and snatched ballot papers among others, as chaos broke out in the house.This led to […]
Some Civil Society Groups (CSOs) are recommending changes to the Tax Exemption Bill currently before Parliament.Among others, the groups are recommending limitations on the extent to which the presidency can claim tax exemptions.In a statement the groups said “it is possible that omnibus exemptions to the President and the Presidency can easily be abused by […]