In progressEducation Committee
SampleCommunity study centre in Adenta
A study space with books, tutors and power for candidates preparing for their final exams.
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Youth Government Initiative
YGI Parliament
The youth parliament where young Ghanaians represent constituencies, debate motions and serve on committees for a term. Run by UNYA-GH.
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2023
Inaugurated
- Youth members
- 250+
- Sittings held
- 12
- Standing committees
- 7
- Inaugurated
- 2023
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How it works
How the YGI Parliament works
Like Ghana's own Parliament, the House is led by a Speaker, does its work in plenary and in committees, and is organised into a Majority and a Minority caucus.
The Speaker
Presides over every sitting, keeps order and protects the rules of the House.
- Sets up the Vetting Committee
- Issues rulings on procedure
Plenary
All Members of Parliament meet to debate motions and vote on behalf of their constituencies.
- Motions, statements and questions
- Every MP votes once
Committees
Smaller groups of MPs study issues in depth, lead outreach and report back to the House.
- Inquiries and community work
- Reports tabled in plenary
Caucuses
The Majority and Minority caucuses organise members, with leaders and whips in each.
- Majority and Minority leaders
- Whips keep attendance and discipline
From the Speaker
The 2026/2027 Term
Here, young Ghanaians do more than study parliament. They take the oath, represent a constituency for a term and do the work: debating motions, serving on committees and leading outreach in their communities.
Whether you want to serve, follow our sittings or partner with us, you are welcome.
Speaker of the YGI Parliament
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Leadership of the House
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Speaker
To be announced
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Majority Leader
To be announced
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Minority Leader
To be announced
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Clerk to Parliament
To be announced
1 term
Real office, real responsibility
Why join
Learn Parliament by doing it
Members are not an audience. Every member represents a constituency, and the best go on to chair committees, lead their caucus or preside over the House as Speaker.
- Represent a constituency for a full term, and rise to committee chair, whip or Speaker
- Learn parliamentary procedure by doing it, not reading about it
- Lead committee outreach that serves your community
- Build a network of young leaders across Ghana
Parliamentary business
Follow the work of the House
Our work
Committee work and outreach
- In progress
- Completed
Youth and Sports Committee
SampleMarket clean-up and recycling drive
Weekly clean-ups at Kaneshie market with recycling collection run with local traders.
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Clerk to Parliament
SampleParliamentary internship pilot
Twelve members shadow committees for one term and table their own reports in plenary.
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Newsroom
Latest news
Minority LeaderSample
Minority caucus statement on the study centre programme
The Minority caucus welcomes the study centres but asks for clearer targets before the budget debate.
Vetting Committee
Vetting Committee panels begin regional vetting
The Speaker has assigned Vetting Committee panels to the regions to vet this round of applicants.
Education Committee
Education Committee opens its first study centre
The first of five planned centres opened in Adenta, with tutors drawn from member volunteers.
Diary
Upcoming events
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Free health screening day in Ho
09:00 GMTHo, Volta
Blood pressure and sugar checks with volunteer nurses. Open to everyone.
Gallery
Moments from the 2023 inauguration
Members take a smiling selfie outside Parliament House.
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Ready to take your seat?
Membership is open to young people who want to learn how government works and serve their communities.