The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is set to embark on a nationwide demonstration today, Thursday, August 6, 2026, under the theme "Democracy Under Attack," as the opposition party raises concerns about what it describes as increasing threats to Ghana's democratic governance and civil liberties.
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has called on the government to urgently complete unfinished bypasses and outstanding construction works along the Accra-Kumasi Highway, following Monday's fatal multi-vehicle crash at Birimso Bridge near Bonsu Junction in the Eastern Region.
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Ghana's Parliament has adjourned sine die, bringing the Second Meeting of the Second Session of the Ninth Parliament to a close without reconsidering the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2026, widely known as the anti-LGBTQ bill.
The Parliamentary Select Committee on Education has launched a three-day capacity-building programme aimed at enhancing the knowledge and effectiveness of its members in overseeing Ghana's education sector and strengthening their legislative responsibilities.
A coalition of 25 U.S. states has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging a new round of tariffs imposed on dozens of countries and arguing that the White House exceeded its legal authority in introducing the measures.
President John Dramani Mahama has called for stronger economic cooperation between Africa and the Caribbean, declaring that economic emancipation has become the next major challenge confronting Ghana, Jamaica and other African nations following the successful struggle for political independence.
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The Member of Parliament for Abekuma South, Alfred Okoe Vanderpuije, has rejected proposals to impose term limits on elected Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs), arguing that their tenure should be determined solely by the electorate rather than by legislation.
The Minority in Parliament has strongly opposed the government's decision to increase the fuel oil levy from GH¢0.24 per litre to GH¢1.93 per litre, warning that the measure could drive up production costs, increase consumer prices, and undermine efforts to keep inflation under control.
The Kasoa-Winneba-Cape Coast Road Dualisation Project is making steady progress as construction works continue along one of Ghana's busiest highways, with government reaffirming its commitment to improving road infrastructure, easing traffic congestion and enhancing road safety.
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The Member of Parliament for Kintampo North, Joseph Kwame Kumah, has donated GH¢60,000 to the National Ambulance Service to procure a new engine for the constituency's ambulance, which has been out of operation for the past three months.
Parliament has adjourned sine die, bringing the Second Meeting of the Second Session of the Ninth Parliament to a close without reconsidering the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2026, commonly referred to as the anti-LGBTQ bill.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will name one of the facilities in its new ministerial block after the late Ambassador James Victor Gbeho in recognition of his outstanding contribution to Ghana's diplomacy and public service.
President John Dramani Mahama has presented the government's comprehensive compensation package to the families of the eight Ghanaians who lost their lives in the tragic military helicopter crash of August 6, 2025, reaffirming the nation's commitment to honouring those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to Ghana.
