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Akuffo Addo signs E-levy Bill into law despite Supreme Court Suit, Why delay on Anti- LGBTQ+ Bill? – Michael Turkson Quizzes

A former Parliamentary Aspirant and youngest amongst the nine to contest for the Mfantsiman Constituency parliamentary Seat on the ticket of National Democratic Congress (NDC),Mr Michael Donatus Turkson says President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s refusal to assent to the LGBTQ+ bill will hinder the country’s morality. In a letter signed …

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Passage of anti-gay bill will hurt Ghana’s economy, international reputation – US Ambassador

The United States Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia Palmer has expressed concern over the passage of the anti-gay bill and its potential negative impact on Ghana’s economy and global reputation. Ghana’s parliament on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, passed the Promotion of Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, widely known as …

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‘I feel like relocating to a pro-LGBT+ nation’ – Ghanaian gay cries out after passage of Bill

Following the passage of the Anti-LGBT+ bill on February 28, 2024, members of the same-sex community in the country are voicing concerns for their safety and well-being. A number of them say they feel unsafe in their own country, with some expressing fears that their lives are now at stake. …

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Anti-LGBT+ Bill passed

Parliament has passed the anti-gay bill. The bill, known as the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill, was a Private Members Bill led by Sam Nartey George, the MP for Ningo-Prampram. It is now known as the Promotion of Human Sexual Rights and Family Values …

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Afenyo-Markin withdraws proposed amendments to anti-LGBTQ+ bill

Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the New Patriotic Party Member of Parliament for Effutu, on Wednesday withdrew his proposed amendments to the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill 2021. The withdrawal followed votes in the House against two of the MP’s proposals which appealed for the replacement of imprisonment …

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Parliament Approves LGBTQ Bill, Sets To Sentence Promoters between 3-5 Years

    The LGBTQ Bill has been finally approved by Parliament after many years of struggle to pass the bill. Ghana’s parliament has approved a custodial sentence ranging from a minimum of 3 years to a maximum of 5 years for the willful promotion, sponsorship, or support of LGBTQ+ activities …

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GPRTU petitions Parliament to review Emission Levy Bill

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, …

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Emissions Levy Bill: Petrol, diesel car owners to pay ₵100 every year

Parliament has by majority decision passed the Emissions Levy Bill which will among other things; charge all petrol and diesel car owners 100 cedis every year beginning in January 2024. The government is introducing this new tax bill in Parliament with the aim of promoting the use of eco-friendly sources …

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Conduct of Public Officers Bill will be passed into law under this Parliament – Deputy Attorney General

  A Deputy Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Alfred Tuah-Yeboah, has given the assurance that the Conduct of Public Officers Bill would be enacted into law under the tenure of the current Parliament. Speaking on JoyNews’ The Probe, the Deputy Attorney General described the Bill as a “sunshine Bill” …

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Parliament passes Contract (Amendment) Bill 2022 into law

Parliament has passed the Contract (Amendment) Bill 2022 into law, in a bid to streamline public sector contracts and curb unwarranted interest payments that have bane on state finances. Prior its amendment, the Contracts Act 1960 (Act 25) did not make explicit provisions regarding persons authorised to enter into contracts on …

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