Speaker Alban Bagbin Parliament has passed the anti-LGBT bill formally known as the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill 2021. The bill, which cracks down on the activities Read More... The post Anti-Gay Bill Passed – 3 Years Jail Term appeared first on
U.S Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia Palmer The U.S. Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia Palmer, has expressed worry over the passage of the Anti-LGBTQ bill by the Parliament of Ghana. In Read More... The post Anti-LGBTQ
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Madina, Francis-Xavier Sosu, has staunchly defended his Parental Leave Bill Proposal, designed to address the gender gap by advocating for a parental leave period ranging from 7 days to 4 weeks for fathers to support their spouses after childbirth. Sosu highlighted the need for immediate parental leave for working […] The post Paternal leave
The Board Chair of the Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Professor Audrey Gadzekpo, has characterized the Anti-Gay Bill as detrimental to societal well-being. Ghana’s parliament endorsed the stringent legislation on Wednesday, February 28, prescribing a maximum of five years imprisonment for the formation or financing of LGBTQ+ groups. The bill garnered support from both major […] The post Anti-gay
Parliament has passed the bill on the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values also known as the anti-LGBTQ bill. The bill proscribes LGBT activities and criminalizes its promotion, advocacy and funding. Persons caught in the act would be subjected to a 6 months to 3 year jail term with promoters and […] The post Parliament passes anti-LGBTQ Bill appeared first
The new Majority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has hinted that some of his fellow MPs are hesitant to criticize the controversial anti-gay bill due to fear of victimization. He indicated that the manner in which the bill was introduced has instilled fear among legislators, leading them to avoid questioning it. Afenyo-Markin also expressed concern […] The post Some
The Board Chair of the Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Professor Audrey Gadzekpo, has called on President Akufo-Addo to reject the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Family Values bill. Prof. Gadzekpo argued that the bill undermines fundamental human rights protected by the Constitution, including the rights to dignity, freedom of speech and association, procession […] The post Reject
The Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has voiced concerns over the emotional tone surrounding the discussions on the anti-gay bill in Ghana’s Parliament. According to him, some of his colleague MPs become emotional during deliberations on the bill. The Effutu lawmaker previously proposed a replacement of a minimum two-month imprisonment sentence with a minimum of one […] The post Stop
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has warned that it will not tolerate any further attempts to delay the approval of the bill on the promotion of proper human sexual rights and Ghanaian family values, commonly known as the anti-gay bill. Last week, ahead of the third reading and potential passage of the bill, Deputy Majority […] The post We won’t tolerate
Alexander Afenyo-Markin Deputy Majority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has urged the House to amend or delete clauses in the yet-to-be-passed anti-gay Bill that recommends custodial sentencing as the Read More... The post LGBTQ Bill:
Parliament has approved new measures that establish custodial sentences for the willful promotion, sponsorship, or support of LGBTQ+ activities. The approved legislation calls for a minimum sentence of 3years Read More... The post LGBTQ+: Parliament Approves 5Years
The Majority Leader in Parliament, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has expressed optimism about the conclusion of the clause-by-clause amendment of the bill on the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values, also known as the anti-gay bill, by the end of Friday, February 9. The House is expected to continue with the consideration of […] The post Amendments
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) is introducing a spot-billing system to address all challenges of overbilling resulting from non-reading of customers’ bills, which leads to incorrect estimation. In a press statement dated February 2, 2024, ECG explains that the initiative includes the company’s new reading meter, which will capture customers’ electricity consumption and integrate […] The post ECG
The Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Samuel Nartey George, says that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) supports the position of the party’s flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, on LGBTQ+ issues. Mr. Mahama, addressing the matter during a breakfast meeting with the Clergy in Koforidua on Wednesday, January 31, stated that his faith is against same-sex marriages, […] The post NDC
The genetic treatment targeted a particular kind of congenital deafness and will soon be tried in children who are younger.
The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) has stated that it is looking forward to the reintroduction of the import and export restrictions bill in Parliament. The Ministry of Trade presented the bill to restrict the importation of 22 items, including poultry, rice, and sugar, among others. However, the laying of the bill was suspended following […] The post We’re
The National Conference of Muslim Kings, Muslim Paramount Chiefs, and Imams (NACOKINGS) has expressed its unwavering support for the private member’s bill currently before Parliament, advocating for the extension of Muslim holidays. The bill contrasts with the current practice of only observing one day each for the two Eids. Francis-Xavier Sosu, the Member of Parliament […] The post NACOKINGS
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has announced that it submitted a proposal to Parliament for the reconsideration of the Emission Levy Bill, scheduled for implementation in 2024. The Emissions Levy Bill, approved by Parliament, imposes an annual charge of GH¢100 on all owners of petrol and diesel cars, starting from January 2024. The […] The post GPRTU
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has once again criticised President Akufo-Addo’s stance on the Criminal Offences Amendment Bill 2023, 1 and 2, and the Ghana Armed Forces Amendment Bill 2023, stating that it not only contradicts constitutional procedure but also raises concerns about the future of Private Members’ Bills. The President, in a letter […] The post Akufo-Addo’s
Parliament has approved the Value Added Tax Amendment Bill 2023 which imposes a 5 percent flat rate for the rental of commercial premises and the sale of immovable property by an estate developer. The VAT Amendment Bill 2023 also seeks to introduce a zero rate on locally produced sanitary pads and waive VAT on the […] The post Parliament passes VAT Amendment Bill appeared first on
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