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Delegation from academia pays courtesy call on Speaker
A delegation from the academic community, led by Professor Robert Darko Osei, has paid a courtesy call on Speaker Bagbin, during which they presented a collection of reports and books to support knowledge sharing, research and national development.
The presentation included the State of the Ghanaian Economy Report 2025, published by the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER), as well as books authored by Dr. Joyce Manyo and Prof. Douglas Boateng.
The donation forms part of efforts to promote intellectual engagement, encourage evidence-based discussions and make relevant academic and professional publications accessible to legislators and policymakers.
The State of the Ghanaian Economy Report 2025 provides research-based insights into Ghana’s economic performance and development challenges, while the donated books by Dr. Joyce Manyo and Prof. Douglas Boateng add to the body of knowledge available for academic, professional and policy discussions.
Speaking during the engagement , Mr speaker explained that the books will equip Members with the requisite knowledge and promote meaningful debates.
He expressed Parliament’s commitment to practicing inclusive and open Parliament initiatives where the public can now participate in committee sittings. Reflecting on the successes chalked so far, he stressed that Ghana’s Parliament has in recent times won two awards as the most open Parliament in Africa.
The National Identification Authority (NIA) has temporarily suspended all date of birth changes on the Ghana Card across the country.
The suspension takes effect from Monday, November 9, 2026, and will remain in force until further notice.
In a statement issued on Monday, the Authority said the decision followed a review of its date of birth update process, which revealed the need for stronger safeguards.
The NIA said it was engaging key institutions, including the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the Births and Deaths Registry, to strengthen the guidelines for processing such requests.
It explained that the consultations were aimed at ensuring a transparent, credible and standardised system for handling date of birth changes.
During the suspension, no new applications for date of birth changes will be accepted or processed at any NIA office nationwide. Requests already being processed will also not be approved.
The Authority said it would notify the public once the consultations were completed and the revised guidelines were ready.
It apologised for any inconvenience caused and appealed to the public for understanding and cooperation.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Judicial Service of Ghana has announced the suspension of the industrial action by the Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) and the Senior Staff Association of the Judicial Service of Ghana (SSAJUG).
In a press release dated November 9, 2026, the Judicial Service said the decision followed productive discussions between the leadership of the two associations and management, resulting in a mutual understanding.
It has consequently directed all staff to resume work with immediate effect, with courts across the country expected to resume normal sittings on Tuesday, November 10.
The Service expressed regret over the disruption caused by the strike and apologised to President John Dramani Mahama, the Executive arm of government, the Speaker of Parliament and Members of Parliament, the legal profession and the general public.
It particularly apologised to court users who experienced inconvenience during the industrial action.
The Judicial Service reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the smooth and timely delivery of justice and thanked stakeholders for their patience and understanding as efforts continue towards a lasting resolution of the issues raised.
By: Jacob Aggrey
