Ghana, then known as the Gold Coast, established its first Legislative Council to advise the colonial Governor on creating laws.
The first Legislative Council elections were held under the Guggisberg Constitution, although the Governor maintained control over legislation.
The Bums Constitution gave the majority of seats in the Legislative Council to elected representatives, marking a shift in power.
The Legislature elected its first Speaker under the 1950 Constitution, and the first large-scale elections for the Legislative Assembly took place.
Upon gaining independence, Ghana adopted a constitution modeled after the Westminster system.
Ghana became a republic and ten women were elected to the National Assembly in a temporary measure to introduce women to parliamentary life.
A military coup led to the First Republic's downfall, but parliamentary rule was later restored.
The country saw the rise and fall of the Third Republic due to another military coup, leading to a period of military governance before returning to constitutional rule.
Ghana transitioned back to constitutional rule, marking a significant moment in its political history.
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