This Week 25th March, 2019 – 30th March, 2019

Review Road Traffic Regulations, 2012(LI 2180) – Hon. Muntaka

The Minority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for Asawase, Alhaji Mohammed-Mubarak Muntaka, has called for a review of the Road Traffic Regulations, 2012(L.I. 2180).

Corporate Insolvency Bill, 2019 laid in Parliament

The Corporate Insolvency Bill, 2019 has been laid on the floor of Parliament for consideration and approval.

Woyome fails again at Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has thrown out a review application by businessman Alfred Agbesi Woyome, which sought to challenge the court’s earlier decision not to have the ongoing legal proceedings in relation to his GH¢47.2 million debt owed the state moved to the High Court.

Parliament finally passes RTI Bill, 2018

Parliament has finally passed the Right to Information Bill, 2018 into law, after extensive debate on the floor from both the Minority and the Majority side.

Parliament approves the nomination of 18 ministers

Parliament has unanimously approved the nomination of eighteen ministers after a recommendation by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Appointments.

Urgent dual-carriage roads needed – Hon. Felicia Adjei

Member of Parliament (MP) for Kintampo South, Mrs Felicia Adjei, has stated that the government through the Ministry of Roads and Highways as a matter of urgency, should extend inter-regional roads and highways into dual-carriage lanes.

IGP, A-G sued over assault on Multimedia journalist Latiff Iddrisu

The Multimedia Group Limited, operators of Joy FM and other broadcasting brands, and one of its journalists, Mr. Latiff Iddrisu, have sued the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. David Asante Apeatu, and the Attorney-General (A-G) over the alleged police brutality meted out to the journalist at the headquarters of the Ghana Police Service on March 27, 2018.