A body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is acknowledged to be governed. The constitution gives reverence to the three arms of government by ensuring their supremacy and independence, it ensures parliamentary sovereignty, independence of the Judiciary and the enormous privileges of the executive in terms of … Read more
There are reports that John Oti Bless, who recently stirred controversy during his parliamentary vetting, is one of Ghana’s ineffective parliamentarians. A fact-finding report published by blog.odekro.org reveals that the NKwanta North MP is a notable absentee from parliamentary proceedings. The data shows that Mr Oti Bless missed 17 meetings of the second 2013 parliamentary … Read more
An aspiring Member of Parliament for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Domeabra-Obom Constituency of the Greater Accra Region has dragged a leading Akan station in Ghana, Peace FM, and its online portal, www.peacefmonline.com, to court over what the candidate claims are false publications against her. Madam Sophia Karen Ackuaku has sued these two … Read more
Rt. Hon Peter Ala Adjetey is the 2nd Speaker of the 4th Parliament of the Republic of Ghana. The Rt. Hon Speaker was born in Accra on August 11, 1931. He was educated at St. Pauls School La, Accra Bishop Boys’ School and Accra Academy. He graduated from the University College of the Gold Coast … Read more
Kwamina Bartels, was born on October 27, 1947, at Agona Swedru, in the Central Region. He had his secondary education at Secondi College, Nungua Secondary School and Mfantsipim School between 1961 and 1968, where he sat for the G. C.E. Ordinary and Advanced Level Examinations. Mr. Bartels gained admission into the University of Ghana in … Read more
Television talk show hostess – one hour “Odo Ne Asomdwee” programme on Metro TV (Friday 6.30pm) Failed to win a parliamentary seat in 2000
Haruna Iddrisu was born on 8th September 1970. Hon Haruna Iddrisu is married with two children. Hon Haruna Iddrisu, Member of Parliament for Tamale-South, was sworn in as Minister of Communications of the Republic of Ghana in February 2009 after retaining his parliamentary seat in the December 2008 national elections. Hon Haruna Iddrisu holds a … Read more
After years of broadcasting experience, popular broadcast journalist, Gifty Anti, is set to move into the realm of political activism from where she is likely to launch a career in politics as a member of parliament. She said though she is “very interested in politics”, it has never been her calling but she is optimistic … Read more
President John Dramani Mahama has commissioned the JOB 600 multi purpose office complex for official use by Members of Parliament. The post-independence structure, which is just behind the Parliament House, was commissioned by Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, the first President of Ghana, in 1965. It was constructed to serve as the venue for the 1965 meeting … Read more
The Ghana Electoral Commission has moved the Election Day, a month earlier to allow smooth transition. That means voting will take place on November 7 instead of December 7. Parliament will play a crucial role in finally changing the date when the House resumes sitting. Parliament has however given the strongest indication of aiding in … Read more