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Parliament makes laws, it doesn’t interpret them – Sam Okudzeto
A private legal practitioner and a one-time President of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA), Sam Okudzeto, has highlighted the crucial role of the judiciary...
We’ll scrap e-levy, betting tax with our new ‘Majority’ status – Ato Forson
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has vowed to use its newly declared “majority status” in Parliament to ease the tax burden on Ghanaians.
The party's...
Avoid chaos and anarchy on Tuesday – Otchere Darko advises Parliament
Gabby Asare Otchere Darko, a prominent member of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), has urged Parliament to avoid chaos and anarchy during its...
Parliament must comply with SC ruling, Speaker can seek review – Dr Mensa-Bonsu
Associate Professor and Head of the Law, Humanities, and Social Sciences Department at Ashesi University, Dr. Maame Mensa-Bonsu, has advised Parliament to comply with...
I’m surprised by speed of Supreme Court’s ruling – Justice Abdulai
Private legal practitioner Justice Abdulai has expressed surprise at the speed of the Supreme Court’s ruling on Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin’s declaration of...
Petition for removal of 4 MPs unnecessary – Freddie Blay
Former Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and lawyer, Freddie Blay has said that the petition, seeking to declare the seats of four...
Supreme Court stays Speaker’s ruling ousting 4 MPs from Parliament
The Supreme Court has issued a stay of execution on Speaker Alban Bagbin's ruling, which declared four parliamentary seats vacant.
The application to stay the...
Speaker Bagbin has set dangerous precedent – Kwaku Azar
Professor Stephen Kwaku Asare, also known as Kwaku Azar, has raised serious concerns about Speaker Alban Bagbin's declaration of four parliamentary seats vacant.
The Fellow...
Corruption scandals under Akufo-Addo serious than what is reported – Armah Kofi-Buah
The Deputy Minority Leader of Ghana's Parliament, Emmanuel Armah Kofi-Buah, has alleged that there are many scandals recorded under the current administration of President...
Fomena MP to challenge Speaker Bagbin’s ruling
Fomena Member of Parliament (MP) and Second Deputy Speaker, Andrew Asiamah Amoako is set to file a suit against Speaker, Alban Bagbin's declaration of...
NPP MPs only wanted to buy time by taking the case to Supreme Court...
The Minority Chief Whip in Parliament, Ahmed Ibrahim, has accused the New Patriotic Party (NPP) MPs of attempting to stall parliamentary proceedings by challenging...
Agona West NPP supporters go wild on Cynthia Morrison [Video]
New Patriotic Party (NPP) supporters in the Agona West constituency in the Central region have gone berserk after the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin...
NDC MPs to repeal e-Levy as they take over Parliament
Former Deputy Attorney General and MP for Bolgatanga East constituency, Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine has served notice that members of the National Democratic Congress(NDC)...
Supreme Court may not be able to override Speaker’s ruling on 4 vacant seats...
The Dean of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) Law School, Ernest Kofi Abotsi, has explained that the Supreme Court may not have...
Don’t be emotional; go back to Parliament – Prof Gyampo tells NPP Caucus
A Political Science lecturer at the University of Ghana, Professor Ransford Gyampo, has asked the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Members of Parliament to reconsider...
NPP MPs can boycott, Parliamentary business would proceed regardless – Ayine
Member of Parliament for Bolgatanga East, Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, has urged New Patriotic Party (NPP) MPs to follow through on their commitment to boycotting...
NDC targets traditional seats of NPP in Western Region
Leaders of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Western Region, have vowed to wrestle some of the traditional seats of the New Patriotic...
Full Text: Speaker Bagbin’s ruling on declaration of 4 seats vacant
The Speaker of Ghana’s Parliament gave his ruling on a motion filed by the opposition Member of Parliament seeking the Speaker to declare four...
Thousands throng Effia for NDC’s campaign launch
An unprecedented number of people witnessed the campaign launch of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary candidate for Effia Constituency in the Western Region,...
Accept Bagbin’s declaration on vacant seats – Ahmed Ibrahim to Afenyo-Markin
The Minority caucus in Parliament has urged the Majority to accept their new status following the Speaker of Parliament’s controversial decision to declare four...
Bagbin usurped powers of Supreme Court – Majority
The Majority caucus has strongly condemned Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin’s decision to declare the seats of four Members of Parliament vacant, following a...
A Critical Examination of Speaker Alban Bagbin’s Ruling on Potential Breaches of Article 97(1)(g)...
The ruling made today by Speaker Alban Bagbin, in response to allegations raised by Minority Leader Hon. Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, has ignited...
‘We will not stand idly by as foundations of our democracy are undermined’ –...
Members of Parliament from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) side have said they are remaining steadfast in the commitment to upholding the constitution and...
Speaker’s declaration of 4 seats vacant can’t be challenged in court – MPs told
Former Director of the Ghana School of Law, Kwaku Ansa-Asare, has said that the decision by the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin to declare...
Speaker Bagbin setting Parliament on fire – Afenyo-Markin says
Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has asserted that Speaker Alban Bagbin is setting the House on fire.
This follows Speaker Alban Bagbin's declaration...
Ghanaians react to Speaker’s declaration of 4 seats vacant
Ghanaians have flooded social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, with reactions to the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin's declaration of four seats...
This is a sign of victory – Mahama on Speaker’s declaration of 4 seats...
National Democratic Congress (NDC) Presidential candidate, John Mahama is excited over the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin’s declaration of four parliamentary seats vacant.
The former...
Meet the 4 MPs whose seats have been declared vacant
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin's declaration of four seats vacant has attracted criticisms from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) legislators.
Effutu MP and now...
This should have happened from day one – Ato Forson on NDC becoming Majority...
Ajumako-Enyan-Essiam Member of Parliament (MP) Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has expressed satisfaction with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) becoming the Majority caucus.
As Dr Ato...
NDC becomes majority caucus in Parliament
The eighth Parliament has witnessed a historic change in the shift of power as the National Democratic Congress (NDC), formerly the minority caucus, has...
Speaker conspired with NDC – Afenyo-Markin on vacant seats
Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has accused Speaker Alban Bagbin of conspiring with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) lawmakers to declare the...
NPP MPs to boycott Parliament after Speaker declares 4 seats vacant
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Members of Parliament (MPs) has announced plans to boycott proceedings in the coming days.
Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin announced this...
NPP MPs stage walk out after Speaker Bagbin declares 4 seats vacant
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Members of Parliament (MP) on Thursday staged a walkout after Speaker Alban Bagbin declared four seats vacant.
The walkout was...
Anyone can report an MP who crosses carpet or opts to run as independent...
The Dean of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) Law School, Professor Kofi Abotsi, says anyone can report a Member of Parliament who...
Speaker Bagbin declares 4 parliamentary seats vacant
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has officially declared four parliamentary seats vacant.
Three of the affected seats belong to the New Patriotic Party (NPP)...
Allow Speaker make a decision; don’t involve Supreme Court – Jinapor to Afenyo Markin
The Member of Parliament for Yapei-Kusawgu, John Jinapor, has called on the Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, to allow Speaker Alban Bagbin to deliver a...
Why Afenyo-Markin rushed to Supreme Court – John Jinapor reveals
The Member of Parliament for Yapei-Kusawgu, John Jinapor, says the Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin’s hasty decision to seek an injunction from the Supreme Court...
Dry spell: Agric Minister denies claims of GH¢3,000 payouts to farmers
Agriculture Minister, Bryan Acheampong has denied claims that the government is distributing GH¢3,000 to 800,000 farmers in Ghana's northern regions affected by the recent...
Bagbin to rule on petition seeking removal of four MPs over Independent candidacy
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, is expected to rule today, Thursday, October 17, on a petition calling for the removal of four sitting MPs...
Amenfi Central MP will be expelled if he proceeds to go independent – NDC
The Deputy National Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) says that the party will take action if the Amenfi Central MP, Peter Kwakye-Ackah...