Ibrahim Inusah

[African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) @AcepaAfrica]

𝑰𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝑨𝑪𝑬𝑷𝑨

Program Officer @IbInusah shares his work at ACEPA, & reveals that if he could swap roles for a day, he'd choose the Finance Department, thanks to his finance background and admiration for their attention to detail.

Watch here: https://t.co/0pRoHaWNva

[African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) @AcepaAfrica]

Last Thursday, #KampusKonnect brought together students from TEIN, TESCON, & the Parliament of Tamale Technical University for a dialogue on Consensus Building & Political Inclusion.

This is helping shape the next generation of leaders.

Partner with us: [email protected]

[African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) @AcepaAfrica]

Today, we celebrate Ghana's journey as a republic and reaffirm our shared commitment to democracy, good governance, and active citizenship.

Let us continue working together to build stronger institutions, promote accountability, and create an inclusive future for all.

#acepa

[African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) @AcepaAfrica]

Our ED, Dr. @DramanRasheed, led a delegation from Ghana's Young Parliamentarians Forum to @IPUparliament, where discussions focused on parliamentary development, democratic governance, & consensus-building under the Swiss-funded Political Inclusion and Consensus-Building Project.

[African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) @AcepaAfrica]

At the #E2A2026 Conference, our ED, Dr. @DramanRasheed, highlighted the need to strengthen collaboration between evidence producers and policymakers, institutionalize evidence use in Parliament, and invest in context-driven data systems.

#ACEPA #Evidence #Governance

[African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) @AcepaAfrica]

Our ED, Dr. @DramanRasheed, moderated a panel at Day 1 of #GCSF2026 on “Reimagining Partnerships for Democratic Consolidation & Inclusive Development.” The forum brings together CSOs & government actors to strengthen collaboration for accountable & responsive public institutions.

[African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) @AcepaAfrica]

Our Programme Officer, Mr. Ibrahim Inusah, participated in a two-day partners' meeting under the CSSP – #ShiftingThePower, held on 23–24 June. The meeting was convened under the @STARGhana programme.

The engagement marked the official commencement of Phase II of the programme.

[African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) @AcepaAfrica]

Children aged 0–5 make up nearly one-third of Ghana’s child population, yet receive only about 13% of total public spending.

During a briefing with Parliament’s Committee on Economy & Development, @AcepaAfrica & @UNICEFGhana presented this evidence.

#ACEPA #UNICEFGhana #ECCD

[African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) @AcepaAfrica]

The ILGRP Project supported parliamentary staff in Kenya to strengthen the Gender-Responsive HR Supervisors' Guide & explored how the Employee Assistance Programme can tackle workplace mental health in Parliament. Funded by @CanadaDev & implemented by @AcepaAfrica & @parlcent.

[UNICEF Ghana @UNICEFGhana]

The Parliament of Ghana, with ACEPA and UNICEF, held a workshop on engaging children safely and meaningfully. With 80% of visitors being children, protecting them from exploitation is important.

UNICEF is also helping develop a Child and Youth Engagement Policy. Every child's voice deserves to be heard!

#ForEveryChild #ChildRights #ChildParticipation

[African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) @AcepaAfrica]

We are pleased to announce our upcoming Regional Forum, organised by @AcepaAfrica in collaboration with @parliament_gh & @parlcent. The two-day forum will bring together parliamentarians, staff, CSOs, and development partners from Ghana, Kenya, & Togo.

Stay tuned.

#acepa #ilgrp

[African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) @AcepaAfrica]

This week, we share key insights from our case study, "Building an Evidence-Use Culture Within Ghana’s Parliament,” conducted under the DAP Project. This case study draws from an interview with Hon. Suleman Sanid, MP for Ahafo Ano North in the 7th & 8th @parliament_gh.

#acepa

[African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) @AcepaAfrica]

Last week, under the #ILGRP project in Kenya, implemented by @parlcent & @AcepaAfrica, with funding from @CanadaDev, our Executive Director, Dr. @DramanRasheed, visited the team.

During the visit, Dr. Draman held a programme management meeting with the ILGRP Kenya team.

#acepa

[African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) @AcepaAfrica]

@AcepaAfrica, in partnership with @parlcent, is seeking a Kenya-based consultant for the #ILGRP Project. The consultant will work closely with the ILGRP team in Kenya and key stakeholders in the Parliament of Kenya.

Apply here: https://t.co/8jkdUFPI9J

#acepa #TOR #consultant

[African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) @AcepaAfrica]

2/ Vacancies may arise from an incumbent’s death, resignation, loss of eligibility (such as recall, holding a prohibited dual mandate, criminal conviction, or failure to meet attendance requirement), or when an election is invalidated due to voting irregularities.

[African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) @AcepaAfrica]

A by-election, also called a special election in the United States and the Philippines, or a bypoll in India, is held to fill a political office that becomes vacant between general elections.

#acepa #ACEPA #wordoftheday #byelection

[African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) @AcepaAfrica]

"Invest in timely, searchable, and accessible Hansards."

Earlier today, our ED, Dr. @DramanRasheed, participated in the 11th Biennial Commonwealth Hansard Editors Association – Africa Region (CHEA-AR) Conference, held under the theme "Charting the Future of Hansard:

[African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) @AcepaAfrica]

As the world commemorates International Youth Day 2025, the ILGRP project in Kenya joined the Senate of the Republic of Kenya, Kenya Young Parliamentarians (KYPA), led by the Chairperson Hon. Gitonga Mukunji, @FarajaAfricaFdn, Members of Parliament, Senators, @westminsterfoun...

[African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) @AcepaAfrica]

The #AkatsiNorth constituency profile uncovered key #findings, one of which highlights the realities faced by persons with #disabilities.

Employment for women with disabilities dropped by 44% between 2015 and 2023.

@StatsGhana @onthinktanks @Hewlett_Found @parliament_gh

[African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) @AcepaAfrica]

According to @q_worldeconomic’s Global Gender Gap 2024 Insight Report, gender parity in parliamentary representation reached a record high of 33% in 2024. Progress, yes, but not enough.

What do you think can help bring more women into decision-making spaces? Let us know below.