Speaker Bagbin Calls for Reconsideration of Bill to Strengthen Consensus and Procedural Integrity The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has called on Members of Parliament (MPs) to reconsider a pending bill before its final enactment, stressing the importance of procedural integrity, national unity, and broad-based consensus. Addressing the House, Speaker Bagbin emphasized that his intervention is consistent with his constitutional and parliamentary responsibilities to promote consensus on matters under consideration. “This statement is consistent with my obligation under Order 20, Rule 4(b) of the Standing Orders to promote consensus on matters under consideration in the House,” he stated. “It is with this conviction that I invite Honourable Members to reflect on whether further consideration of this matter may better secure public confidence, national unity, collective ownership of the bill, and respect for the faith, laws, and aspirations of the natio

The Minority caucus called for the old bill passed by the 8th Parliament to be presented to President Mahama for approval.

*Minority Caucus Presents “Original State” of Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill in Parliament* The Minority Caucus in Parliament has presented what it describes as the “Original State” of the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill. The presentation was led by Hon. John Ntim Fordjour, Member of Parliament for Assin South. The move comes after Parliament passes the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill, commonly referred to as the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill. The bill, which has been the subject of extensive public debate, seeks to criminalize LGBTQ+ activities and related advocacy in Ghana. According to the Minority Caucus, the presentation was intended to clarify the initial form and intent of the bill as introduced, and to ensure that any amendments made during the committee and plenary stages are done with full reference to the original text. Hon. Ntim Fordjour, speaking on behalf of the caucus, stated that the exercise was part of efforts to maintain transparency in the legislative process.

*Hon. James Enu Backs LGBTQ Bill After Committee Review, Calls for Amendments* Hon. James Enu, Member of Parliament for Tema West and Vice Chairperson of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Constitutional and Legal Affairs, has commented on the passage of the LGBTQ Bill, outlining the committee’s review process and the need for amendments to certain provisions. According to Hon. Enu, the bill was referred to the Constitutional and Legal Affairs Committee for detailed scrutiny. As part of its mandate, the committee held engagements with a wide range of stakeholders to gather views and expert input. Those consulted included traditional leaders, Christian and Muslim religious leaders, the Ghana AIDS Commission, and the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ). “The committee considered the contributions of all stakeholders in our deliberations,” Hon. Enu stated. He explained that after examining the provisions of the bill, the committee identified areas that requ

ANTI-LGBTQ+ BILL WILL BE PASSED IN TWO WEEKS- MAHAMA AYARIGA Ghana's highly contested Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill (the anti-LGBT bill) remains in parliament, currently under active legislative review. It criminalizes identifying as LGBTQ+, imposes up to three years in prison for same-sex relations, and sets up to five years for advocating or funding LGBTQ+ activities. The Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has disclosed that the Anti- LGBT bill will be passed by two weeks time. According to him, he can not stand against the passage of the bill in his right senses. He said this on the floor of parliament during the debate on the Anti- LGBT bill when the sponsored of the bill presented their report on the floor of Parliament.

*Minority Calls for Immediate Opening of Weija Children’s Hospital, Dismisses Procurement Claims* The minority caucus in parliament has demanded the immediate opening of the Weija Children’s Hospital, arguing there is “no further reason for delays” and accusing the government of using procurement disputes as an excuse. Speaking at a press conference on May 28, 2026, the member of parliament for Effiduase- Asokore Nana Ayew Afriyie said the 120-bed facility in the Weija catchment area is ready for use and should be operational to serve the local population and create jobs for unemployed youth, nurses, and lab physicians. From 40 to 120 beds with World Bank funding The hospital was originally a 40-bed facility but was expanded to 120 beds under an NPP government initiative. According to the minority, the project was funded through IDA financing as part of post-COVID allocations from the World Bank. The goal was to leave a “legacy from COVID” by establishing a befitting children’

*2021 Unemployed Nurses Storm Parliament, Demand Immediate Posting* The General Secretary of the 2021 Cohort of Unemployed Nurses Association of Ghana, Gideon Nsiah, has appealed to the Minority in Parliament for urgent intervention to get government to post over 11,000 trained nurses who remain at home. Nsiah led members of the association to Parliament on Tuesday, where they engaged the Minority Caucus to push their case. He said the group “ambushed” the Minority to seek help after months of waiting without postings from the Ministry of Health. According to him, out of the 18,000 nurses who completed training in the 2021 cohort, only about 6,500 have been posted. “The rest of us are still home. We have our licenses, we are ready to work, but there are no financial clearances for us,” Nsiah told journalists after the engagement. The group called on President John Mahama’s administration to prioritize health sector recruitment and release financial clearance for the entire 2021 bat

*POOR NETWORK SERVICES IN GHANA: A DAILY FRUSTRATION* For millions of Ghanaians, getting through a single workday, lecture, or family call without a dropped connection has become the exception, not the rule. From Accra’s business districts to farming villages in the Upper West, unreliable internet and mobile services are disrupting lives and slowing the country’s digital ambitions. In a statement signed by the former member of parliament for Tano South, Hon Dr Benjamin Yeboah Sekyere stated that, across Ghana, users report the same cycle: weak signal bars, calls that cut off mid-sentence, mobile money transactions that hang and fail, and data bundles that drain while pages refuse to load. According to him, students trying to join virtual lectures or submit assignments often miss deadlines due to unstable connections. “I sometimes have to walk 20 minutes to the nearest hill just to get one bar for my online exam,” said Ama Mensah, a level 300 student at KNUST. He added

*Majority Leader Congratulates MPs Elected to Key Pan-African Parliament Roles* The Majority Leader Hon Mahama Ayariga has congratulated two Ghanaian MPs elected to senior positions at the Pan-African Parliament during the parliamentary recess. Speaking as Parliament reconvened today, the Majority Leader singled out Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings and Hon. Frank Annoh-Dompreh for “making us proud” on the continental stage. According to Hon Ayariga Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings has been Elected Second Vice President of the Pan-African Parliament, effectively serving as Deputy Speaker whilst Hon. Frank Annoh-Dompreh was Elected Chair of the Health, Social Work and Labour Committee for the Western Caucus of the Pan-African Parliament. “We wish you well in your new offices,” the Majority Leader told the House. “We have no doubt that you will continue to showcase Ghanaian exceptionalism abroad.” Both MPs will represent Ghana at the Pan-African Parliament while maintaining their duties in th

*Majority Leader Congratulates MPs Elected to Key Pan-African Parliament Roles* The Majority Leader Hon Mahama Ayariga has congratulated two Ghanaian MPs elected to senior positions at the Pan-African Parliament during the parliamentary recess. Speaking as Parliament reconvened today, the Majority Leader singled out Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings and Hon. Frank Annoh-Dompreh for “making us proud” on the continental stage. According to Hon Ayariga Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings has been Elected Second Vice President of the Pan-African Parliament, effectively serving as Deputy Speaker whilst Hon. Frank Annoh-Dompreh was Elected Chair of the Health, Social Work and Labour Committee for the Western Caucus of the Pan-African Parliament. “We wish you well in your new offices,” the Majority Leader told the House. “We have no doubt that you will continue to showcase Ghanaian exceptionalism abroad.” Both MPs will represent Ghana at the Pan-African Parliament while maintaining their duties in th

Minority Demands Energy Minister Appear Before Parliament Over Recurring Power Outages The Minority Caucus in Parliament has accused the government of ignoring clear warning signs that pointed to Ghana’s worsening power instability crisis. According to the caucus, incidents such as the fire outbreak at the Akosombo power control center and the suspension of the GRIDCo Chief Executive Officer, both raised in April, were strong indications of deeper challenges within the energy sector. However, they argued that these concerns were not treated with the urgency they deserved. The opposition maintained that the government’s failure to act promptly has resulted in renewed power outages, leaving many Ghanaians in darkness once again.As part of its demands, the caucus has called on the Minister for Energy to personally appear before Parliament to address the situation. The Minority further insisted that the Minister must present a credible, properly costed, and time-bound plan aimed at per

Minority Condemns Arrest Over “Dumsor Is Back” Post, Demands Police Review The Minority in Parliament has strongly condemned the arrest of a political organizer over a Facebook post captioned “Dumsor Is Back,” describing the action as an abuse of state power and a threat to freedom of expression. Speaking on behalf of the Minority Leader during a parliamentary address, Patricia Appiagyei criticized the involvement of heavily armed security personnel in the arrest, which followed a social media post featuring the President alongside the caption. According to her, the deployment of CID and BNI officers to detain a citizen over a political opinion raises serious concerns about the misuse of state security agencies. The Asokwa MP argued that the arrest violates Article 21 of the Ghanaian Constitution, which guarantees freedom of speech and expression. She also referenced legal arguments made in the case, stating that the phrase “Dumsor Is Back” reflected the reality of persistent power