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On Tuesday, 29th March 2022, the 8th Parliament of Ghana passed the E-Levy. According to reports the insistence of the Majority in Parliament to pass the Levy led to the minority walking out of Parliament even before the bill was passed. Reports indicates the E-Levy's percentage which stood at 1.75% wad reduced to 1.5% before it was eventually passed. Some Ghanaians as usual have began complaining about the passage of the levy just as they complained when it was proposed.

Some New Patriotic Party (NPP) supporters are set to hit the street following the absence of their MP, Adwoa Safo from Parliament. This comes after some reports indicated that the New Patriotic Party has sacked the Dome MP from Parliiment. The spokesperson for the Dome residents, Mr. Andy Kankam said on Accra FM's Midday News that Adwoa's Safo's absence from Parliament is retarding development in the area. Accordingi to Mr. Kankam the constituency hasn't seen development since their MP went missing in Parliament.…

The Speaker of Ghana's 8th Parliament, Hon. Alban Bagbin has got many Ghanaians talking following his dressing code which he stormed Parliament with on Tuesday 25th January. The Speaker made waves in the news for deciding to dress looking like a chief to Parliament and some Ghanaians are wondering what might have informed his dressing style. After Parliament resumed on Tuesday 25th January 2021, the Speaker trashed his usual outfit for a traditional wear which gave him the look of a Ghanaian chief. Photos…

Controversial Ghanaian entrepreneur and comedienne Afia Schwarzenegger has waded into the conversation regarding the brawl that erupted in Parliament on 20th December 2021. A video of MPs seriously engaged i exchange of blows over the approval of the controversial e-levy has gone viral on social media making many Ghanaians angry over it. However Afia Schwarzenegger is of a different view despite the lawmakers disgracing themselves, the constituency the represent and the country as a whole. Afia Schwarzenegger in…

Renowned Ghanaian media personality and Manageress of GHoneTV, Nana Aba Anamaoh has added her voice to the conversation regarding a fight that erupted in Parliament on Monday 20th December 2021 over the controversial E-Levy. In Parliament on Monday, Parliamentarians were seen in Parliament exchanging blows after a misunderstanding erupted between the two major parties in the country over the E-Levy. While some Ghanaians have shamed the Parliamentarians for their misconduct, the media personality has suggested that…

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) MPs walked out of Parliament on 26th November 2021 after a debate on the 2022 budget heated up making the Minority in Parliament to reject the budget. The Speaker of Parliament after that asked non MPs to vacate the chamber. The Majority in Parliament had earlier demanded that the General Secretary of the NDC leaves the chamber before they continue with the business of the House. Mr. Asiedu did not grant their request and this made the majority furious leading to they staging a…

The 8th Parliament of Ghana has paid tribute to the late Kofi Adda who passed on not long ago. The late politician served in parliament haven represented the Navrongo constituency for more than ten years and he also served as Minister of Aviation, Minister of Energy and other portfolios prior to his demise. The MP for Tolon constituency speaking about the late politician described him as who contributed greatly towards the country's development. ''He is a man who really lived his and contributed immensely to the…

Director of Public Affairs of Parliament, Kate Addo has said that criticisms hurled at MPs over the $28 million car loan to procure vehicles for each one of then is unnecessary. According to the Director of Public Affairs for Parliament all the criticisms thrown in the direction of the 275 members of Parliament are not needed because they will surely pay the loans. She justified her point noting that some of the MPs have their constituencies in the rural areas yet they still need access to their constituencies. she…