Supreme Court to rule on vacant seats case today
Barring any last-minute change, the Supreme Court will today, November 12, rule on the case involving vacant parliamentary seats.The Apex Court was scheduled to...
Tsatsu Tsikata wades into parliamentary seat saga
Renowned Ghanaian legal practitioner Tsatsu Tsikata has added his voice to the ongoing controversy surrounding the declaration of four parliamentary seats vacant.Mr Tsikata has...
Why NPP Caucus won’t sit at Minority side – Afenyo-Markin
Effutu Member of Parliament (MP), Alexander Afenyo-Markin has stated that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) caucus remains the majority side in the House and...
‘Don’t think you’re a king or an emperor’ – Afenyo-Markin to speaker Bagbin
The Majority Leader, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, has urged Speaker Alban Bagbin to embrace differing perspectives within Parliament and avoid positioning himself as above democratic...
Vacant Seat: Speaker’s lawyers absent as Supreme Court defers ruling
The Supreme Court has deferred its ruling on the four vacant parliamentary seats.The case, which seeks to prevent the removal of four MPs due...
Afenyo-Markin accuses Bagbin of frustrating mediation efforts in parliamentary impasse
Efutu Member of Parliament and Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has told of his frustration in trying to engage with the Speaker of Parliament, Alban...
Chief Justice issues directives on serving court processes to parliamentary officials
Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo has issued new directives to Registrars and Court Bailiffs regarding the proper procedures for serving court processes to key...
Supreme Court to deliver ruling on vacant parliamentary seats today
The Supreme Court is scheduled to resume hearing and deliver its ruling today, Monday, November 11, on the case involving vacant parliamentary seats, following...
We won’t apologise to Bagbin – Majority to NDC caucus
The Majority caucus in Parliament has rejected calls from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) caucus for an apology to Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin.The...
Show leadership; current parliamentary stand-off is embarrassing – Kufuor to Bagbin
Former President of Ghana, John Agyekum Kufuor, has urged Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Bagbin to exercise strong leadership amid the ongoing stand-off in...
NPP Caucus to engage Speaker Bagbin
The Leader of the NPP Caucus, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has assured that his side of the House will be engaging Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin...
Stop the media rants; argue your case in parliament – Ayariga to Afenyo-Markin
Bawku Central Member of Parliament (MP), Mahama Ayariga, has urged Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin to cease what he has described as his media rants.According...
5 NDC MPs introduce bill to abolish betting tax
Four Members of Parliament (MPs) from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have introduced a private member’s bill to repeal the 10% withholding tax on...
Be worried about your salaries – MP to public sector workers
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Akim Swedru, Kennedy Nyarko Osei, has expressed concerns that the salaries of public sector workers,...
You are wrong; respect the constitution – K.T. Hammond to Bagbin [Listen]
Trade and Industry Minister Kobina Tahir Hammond (K.T.) has slammed Speaker Alban Bagbin over his recent actions.K.T. Hammond’s criticism follows Bagbin’s claims on Wednesday,...
You’re the reason Parliament is not respected – K.T. Hammond slams Speaker
Adansi Asokwa Member of Parliament(MP) Kobina Tahir(KT) Hammond, has criticised Speaker Alban Bagbin over what he says is his posture in the House.The Minister...
I’m still an MP on the ticket of NPP – Cynthia Morrison
Agona West Member of Parliament(MP) Cynthia Morrison has categorically stated she is still with the New Patriotic Party(NPP).Despite contesting as an independent candidate in...
When John Jinapor stormed Parliament on a motorbike [Video]
Yapei Kusawgu Member of Parliament(MP) John Jinapor on Thursday, November 7, 2024, rode a motorbike for proceeding.It is not clear how far the lawmaker...
I did not go to the Supreme Court in bad faith – Afenyo-Markin
The Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has justified his decision to seek the Supreme Court's intervention over Speaker Alban Bagbin's declaration of four seats vacant.The...
Vacant Seat Saga: NDC is clearly on a warpath – Afenyo-Markin
The Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has accused the National Democratic Congress (NDC) of engaging in lawlessness in Parliament.The Effutu MP has also accused Speaker...
NPP Caucus to cite Speaker Bagbin for contempt
Adansi Asokwa Member of Parliament (MP) Kobina Tahir (K.T.) Hammond has announced that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) caucus will cite Speaker Alban Bagbin...
Set your egos aside and accept Minority status – Bole Bamboi MP tells NPP MPs
The Member of Parliament for Bole Bamboi, Yusif Sulemana, has urged MPs from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to “set aside their egos” and...
Ghanaians must punish NPP MPs for causing financial loss – Ato Forson
Leader of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) caucus in Parliament, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has expressed disappointment in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) caucus...
Speaker adjourns parliament indefinitely again
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin on Thursday, November 7, 2024, indefinitely adjourned the House again.This was due to the absence of the New Patriotic...
NDC MPs occupy Majority side in Parliament again [Video]
About 40 National Democratic Congress (NDC) Members of Parliament (MPs) have acted on their declaration to occupy the majority side of the House following...
We won’t fight anyone in Parliament today – NPP MPs
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Members of Parliament have stated that they will refrain from any chaos in the chamber as the House reconvenes...
Parliament weakens itself when MPs run to courts for favours – Bagbin
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has expressed his belief in a Parliament that is respected and given its rightful authority on political matters,...
Parliament reconvenes today
Parliament is expected to reconvene today, November 7, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., following Speaker Alban Bagbin's order.This session will be held at the Grand...
There can be no democracy in the absence of patience – Bagbin
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has stated that there can be no democracy in the country without patience.He called for patience in addressing...
Vacant seats: I don’t decide where MPs sit in parliament – Bagbin
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has clarified that determining seating arrangements for Members of Parliament (MPs) is beyond his mandate, amid the ongoing dispute...
I believe in the supremacy of the Constitution, not the Judiciary or Supreme Court – Bagbin
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has asserted his belief in the supremacy of the Constitution over that of the judiciary or the Supreme...
Vacant seats: Let’s stop pressing the panic button – Bagbin
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has cautioned against what he describes as unnecessary fear and panic surrounding the declaration of four seats as...
Don’t be deceived; there is no constitutional crisis – Bagbin
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has stated that the current parliamentary standoff does not amount to a constitutional crisis.Addressing the media in Accra...
I remain the Majority Chief Whip in parliament – Kwame Agbodza
National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for Adaklu Constituency in the Volta Region, Kwame Governs Agbodza has emphasized that he remains the Majority...
Parliament: We’ll assume majority position on Thursday – Agbodza
The Member of Parliament for Adaklu, Kwame Agbodza, has affirmed that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) caucus will assume the majority role in Parliament...
MPs’ repeated attempts to sue Speaker: Unintended consequences for the 2024 elections?
Recent attempts by Members of Parliament (MPs) in Ghana to take Speaker Alban Bagbin to court are raising significant concerns about the potential long-term...
Vacant seats: Dafeamekpor takes Speaker to High Court
South Dayi Member of Parliament (MP), Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has filed a writ at the Accra High Court against the Speaker, Alban Bagbin, over the...
Vacant seats: Speaker has not done what would have led to greater peace – Kofi Bentil
Lawyer and Senior Vice President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, says Speaker Alban Bagbin has not taken actions that would lead to greater peace.He...
Speaker summons Parliament to reconvene on November 7
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has called for Parliament to reconvene on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at 10:00 AM.This session will be held...
PPA CEO appointment must require parliamentary vetting for accountability – Avedzi
Chairman of Parliament's Public Accounts Committee (PAC), James Klutse Avedzi, is advocating for the appointment of the Chief Executive Officer of the Public Procurement...