Concerned branch executives of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Ahanta West have petitioned the President to remove the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of the Ahanta West Municipal Assembly, citing alleged misconduct, corruption, and incompetence. In a petition dated February 12, 2026, the group invoked Article 243(3) of the 1992 Constitution, which empowers the President...
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Minority Raises Red Flags Over Security and Intelligence Agencies Bill
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has voiced strong opposition to the Security and Intelligence Agencies Bill, 2025, describing it as deeply flawed and a threat to civil liberties if passed in its current form. In a press statement issued on February 18, 2026, the Caucus acknowledged the need to modernize Ghana’s national security architecture but...
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Dumelo Launches Free Cocoa Drink Initiative for Pupils
Hon. John Setor Dumelo, Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency, has announced a new program to provide free Ghana-made cocoa drinks to public school pupils. Beginning March 2, 2026, children from Class 1 to Class 4 in public basic schools across the constituency will receive cocoa drinks once a week until the end...
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Mahama Assents to 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill
President John Dramani Mahama on Thursday assented to the 24-Hour Economy Authority Bill, 2025, in a brief ceremony held ahead of the 13th cabinet meeting. In his remarks, the president described the legislation as a milestone in Ghana’s economic transformation agenda. “Cabinet colleagues, I just appended my signature to give assent to the 24-hour Authority...
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Parliament Advances Security and Intelligence Agencies Bill
Parliament has debated and read the Security and Intelligence Agencies Bill, 2025 for the second time, moving the proposed legislation closer to passage. Presenting the report of the Select Committee on Security and Intelligence, Chairperson Hon. Zanetor Agyeman Rawlings explained that the Bill seeks to provide for matters relating to the National Security Council and...
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Minority threatens to summon Finance Minister over cocoa payment delays
The Minority in Parliament has signalled its readiness to compel Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson to appear before the House to address growing concerns over delayed payments to cocoa farmers. Raising the issue on the floor of Parliament on Tuesday, February 17, Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin said the situation has become urgent, as government has...
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Petitions for Removal of Electoral Officials and Special Prosecutor Dismissed
The Presidency has confirmed that petitions seeking the removal of the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, her Deputies, and the Special Prosecutor have been dismissed after failing to establish a prima facie case. According to a statement issued by the Presidency Communications, President John Dramani Mahama received seven petitions calling for the removal of the...
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President Mahama to Deliver State of the Nation Address on February 27
Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama, is set to deliver the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) before Parliament on Friday, February 27, 2026. The address, scheduled for 10:00 a.m. at the Parliamentary Chamber, will outline the government’s priorities and set the tone for the year ahead. It is expected to cover key areas including...
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Parliament’s Business Statement Outlines Busy Week Ahead
The Majority Leader and Chairman of the Business Committee, Hon. Mahama Ayariga, has presented the Business Statement for the third week ending Friday, 20th February 2026, detailing activities scheduled in Parliament. According to the statement, six Ministers are expected to appear before the House to respond to fifty-nine questions filed by Members of Parliament. The...
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Minority Caucus Endorses Corporate Strategic Plan for Parliamentary Service
The Deputy Minority Leader, Hon. Patricia Appiagyei, has assured the Clerk and the Parliamentary Service of the Minority Caucus’s full support for the implementation of a Corporate Strategic Plan. She emphasized that the initiative is vital to improving the welfare of staff of the Parliamentary Service as well as Members of Parliament. According to her,...