Parliament has described calls for recall from persons outside of the House as frivolous and vexatious
By: Augustus Acquaye Parliament has described as frivolous calls for a recall of the House by persons outside of Parliament as it amounts to meddling in the work of Parliament. It said per its rules., only MPs can make such a request and so far nothing of a sought has been made. Reacting to a […]
Approval of Nana Akufo-Addo’s ministerial nominees in limbo over law suits
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin, has suspended the consideration and approval of new Ministers and Deputy Ministers of State nominated by the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. The Speaker’s decision to block the approval of the new ministerial nominees stems from an interlocutory injunction filed at the […]
I am in Charge of Ghana until January 7, 2025 – President Akufo-Addo asserts
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has rejected accusations that he has become a lame-duck President after the election of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia as the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential candidate in the 2024 election. The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, had asserted that the President was losing loyalty from key personalities in the NPP, […]
Media practitioners deserve better conditions of service- Speaker
By Seraphine Nyuiemedi The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has expressed worry about the conditions of service for media practitioners in the country. He said the media plays a crucial role in democratic governance, saying that without a strong media, no government can function properly. He called for the media to be appreciated without fear […]
Speaker of Parliament rejects tabling of Affirmative Action Bill under Certificate of Urgency without stakeholder engagement
Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin says Parliament will never succumb to pressure in the passage of bills and other legislative work. While acknowledging that the country’s overreliance on donor support makes it susceptible to the beck and call of the supporter, Parliament maintains its independence at all times. Mr. Bagbin made these comments when he […]
LGBTQ Bill: Supreme Court dismisses application for contempt against Speaker Bagbin
By Beatrice Oppon The Supreme Court has struck out an application to commit the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, for contempt for the continuous hearing of the anti-LGBTQI Bill by the House. The panel, presided over by Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkorno, held that the applicant, Dr. Amanda Odoi, failed to establish a prima facie case […]
‘Wee’ law: Three arms of govt must respect each other’s decisions – Speaker Bagbin
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban S. K. Bagbin, has said that there was the need for the three arms of government to work together and respect each other’s decisions on national issues. “In cases of doubt, it is important to consult before giving finality to whatever decision the other arm wants to take. “And I […]
Alban Bagbin enskinned Chief in Nadowli Kaleo
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has been enskinned in Takpo as Naa Sunoyong Maalo Bagbin I, Tinmaali Naa of Takpo Traditional Council in Nadowli Kaleo. The ceremony was witnessed by Traditional Authority, Family, Friends and Members of the Community. Born on September 24, 1957, at Sombo in the Upper West Region, Hon. Bagbin is […]
I’m against the abuse of rights, but support sanctions under LGBTQR+ Bill- Alban Bagbin
By Joyce Kantam Kolamong The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, says that though he is not against sanctions under the LGBTQR+ Bill, he is also totally against the abuse of their rights. According to him, LGBTQR+ are human beings with rights; therefore, any abuse goes against the rights of such persons. Mr. Bagbin however, said […]
Speaker of Parliament unhappy about laxity in enforcement of laws on environment
By Augustus Acquaye Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has bemoaned the laxity in the enforcement of laws in the country. He said Parliament has done its best in ensuring the protection of the environment by passing laws geared towards sustaining biodiversity and mitigating climate change. The non-application of these laws has given the country the […]
