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Don’t go for an outsider if you don’t retain Bagbin as speaker – Afenyo-Markin...

The outgoing Majority leader of Ghana’s Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has called on the incoming National Democratic Congress (NDC) government to either retain the current...

NPP MPs take over Speaker’s right-hand side with no NDC MPs in sight

New Patriotic Party (NPP) Members of Parliament (MPs) were the first to show up in Parliament on Monday, December 16, when the House reconvened...

Speaker announces venue for upcoming Parliamentary meeting

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has announced that the seventh meeting of the fourth session of the eighth Parliament of the Fourth Republic...
Andrew Amoako Asiamah, MP for Fomena Constituency

2024 polls: Second Deputy Speaker retains Fomena seat

The Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Andrew Asiamah Amoako, has retained his parliamentary seat in the Fomena constituency of the Ashanti Region.Mr Amoako, who...
Afenyo-Markin and Speaker Alban Bagbin

Speaker has taken Parliament as his personal property – Afenyo-Markin

The Majority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has criticized Speaker Alban Bagbin for his decision not to reconvene the House.According to Afenyo-Markin, the Speaker...

I can’t force Speaker to recall Parliament – Afenyo-Markin

The Majority Leader and Member of Parliament (MP) for Effutu Constituency in the Central Region, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has stated that he cannot force the...

Parliamentary impasse was needless, but I don’t blame Speaker – Afenyo-Markin [Video]

Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has said the recent parliamentary impasse was needless and could have been avoided.However, Mr. Afenyo-Markin stated that he doesn't blame...

‘Go back to Supreme Court’ – Dafeamekpor tells Afenyo-Markin over Speaker’s refusal to recall...

Member of Parliament (MP) for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Defeamekpor, has advised Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin to seek clarification from the Supreme Court over the...

Minority Caucus urges Speaker to reject NPP MPs’ recall request

The Minority in Parliament has called on Speaker Alban Bagbin to reject the recall request made by the Majority following the indefinite adjournment of...

There is no order against The Speaker – Thaddeus Sory

Private legal practitioner, Mr. Thaddeus Sory, has reacted to the reasoning of the Supreme Court in its handling of the ‘Vacant Seats’ case initiated...

2024 Polls: I’m more than committed to the peace of Ghana – Speaker

Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has reaffirmed his commitment to maintaining peace in Ghana as the 2024 general elections approach.He shared this commitment during...

Speaker should recall Parliament and maintain status quo

Professor Stephen Adei has urged Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, to reconvene Parliament and uphold the current status quo in compliance with a recent...

Speaker is bound by Supreme Court’s decision – Atuguba

Former Supreme Court Judge, Justice William Atuguba says the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, is bound by the Supreme Court’s recent ruling, which overturned...

Learn to respect the authority of the Supreme Court – KT Hammond to Speaker

The Trade and Industry Minister, KT Hammond, has called on Speaker Alban Bagbin to respect the authority of the Supreme Court and adhere to...
Afenyo-Markin and Speaker Alban Bagbin

‘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...

Bagbin is the worst Speaker we’ve ever had – Miracles Aboagye

The spokesperson for the Bawumia Campaign, Denis Miracles Aboagye, has described the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, as "the worst in the House’s history."According...

NDC demands apology from Afenyo-Markin over disrespectful remarks against Speaker

The NDC Majority Caucus in Parliament has issued a stern demand for an immediate apology from NPP Minority Leader Hon. Alexander Afenyo-Markin, following his...
Osei Kyei-Mensah AND Afenyo Markin

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...

Speaker had an agenda set up – Habib Iddrisu on Bagbin adjourning Parliament

The Deputy Majority Chief Whip, Habib Iddrisu has claimed that Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin had a predetermined agenda when he adjourned the House...

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...

Parliament: Afenyo-Markin slams Speaker for indefinite adjournment, accuses him of “supervising chaos”

The Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has issued a stern critique of Speaker Alban Bagbin's indefinite adjournment of Parliament, describing it as an act that...

K.T. Hammond flares up after Speaker adjourns Parliament again [Video]

Trade and Industry Minister Kobina Tahir (K.T.) Hammond has expressed strong disapproval of Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin’s decision to adjourn Parliament yet again.Speaking...

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...

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...

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 –...

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...
Google introduces Twi voice search, expanding digital access for Ghanaian speakers

Google introduces Twi voice search, expanding digital access for Ghanaian speakers

Google has announced that Twi, one of Ghana's most widely spoken languages, is now available on Google Voice Search, Gboard talk-to-type, and Google Translate...

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...

Martin Amidu: Speaker must obey and enforce decisions and orders of Supreme Court now

The Speaker of Parliament is enjoined under the 1992 Constitution to obey and enforce the decisions and orders of the Supreme Court following the...

Speaker cannot hold Ghana to ransom, says Martin Amidu

Former Attorney General Martin Amidu has strongly criticised the Speaker of Parliament for defying the Supreme Court’s authority following the October 30 decision, which...

A-G accuses Speaker Bagbin of flouting PPA Act in hiring Thaddeus Sory as parliamentary...

The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has accused Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin of violating procurement laws by hiring Thaddeus Sory...

Anti-gay bill suit: Speaker’s ‘financial impact assessment’ causes controversy in court

There is controversy in the suit challenging the 'anti-gay bill' over the existence of a financial impact analysis purportedly prepared by the Speaker of...

Respect for Supreme Court decisions isn’t optional – Senyo Hosi cautions Speaker

The former CEO of the Ghana Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (CBOD), Senyo Hosi, has appealed to the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, to...
Parliament

Parliament to reconvene early November – Speaker

The Office of the Speaker of Parliament is working towards the recall of the House in early November.This follows the petition of the New...

Vacant seat case: It was improper for the Speaker to use personal lawyers –...

The Attorney General says it was improper for the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, to engage his personal lawyers in the ongoing lawsuit at...

Vacant seat: Supreme Court rejects Speaker’s application to set aside earlier ruling

The Supreme Court has dismissed an application by Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin, who sought to overturn the Court’s ruling that suspended his declaration...
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Vacant seats: Speaker wants judge to recuse himself

Lawyers for Speaker Alban Bagbin have called on one of the judges hearing the case regarding the four vacant parliamentary seats, Justice Ernest Yao...

Bagbin rallies Speakers of African Parliaments to fight poverty

Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, the Speaker of Ghana’s Parliament, has rallied his fellow Speakers and Presidents of African Parliaments to step up efforts to...