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‘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...
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 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 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...
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...
Commit to the ideals of democracy – Akufo-Addo to Speakers of African Parliaments
President Nana Akufo-Addo has urged Speakers and Presidents of African Parliaments to commit the ideals of democracy, to the spirit of Pan-Africanism, and the...
Speaker’s adjourning Parliament sine die wrong – Private legal practitioner
Private legal practitioner, Kweku Paintsil, has criticized the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, for adjourning Parliament indefinitely amid ongoing tensions between Member of Parliament...
NDC lauds Speaker Bagbin, its MPs
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has commended the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, for his effective leadership during Tuesday, October 22 proceedings.
The NDC has...
NPP caucus petitions Speaker to recall Parliament
The New Patriotic Party(NPP) caucus has petitioned Speaker Alban Bagbin to recall Parliament.
The Speaker on Tuesday, October 22 indefinitely adjourned parliamentary proceedings on Tuesday,...
Speaker Bagbin has become a danger to our democracy – Kabila
Social commentator and activist, James Kwabena Bonfeh, popularly known as Kabila, has expressed concern over the actions of Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin, stating...
NDC MPs ready to return if Speaker issues recall – Mahama Ayariga
Member of Parliament for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga, has assured that National Democratic Congress (NDC) Members of Parliament are fully prepared to return to...
Ato Forson lauds Speaker’s decision to adjourn Parliament sine die
Leader of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Caucus, Dr Cassiel Ato Baah Forson on Tuesday lauded the decision of Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford...
Diplomacy is key – Speaker Bagbin’s handling of Parliament praised by Tony Aidoo
A former Senior Presidential Aide has commended Speaker Alban Bagbin for his “diplomatic” handling of the ongoing parliamentary crisis following the Supreme Court’s stay...
NDC commends Speaker Bagbin for displaying ‘maturity’ at Tuesday’s parliamentary proceedings
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has praised the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, for his handling of Tuesday's parliamentary proceedings, describing his leadership during...
It was a wise decision for Speaker to adjourn Parliament – Prof Agyeman-Duah
Former UN Governance Advisor, Prof. Baffour Agyeman-Duah, has commended Speaker Alban Bagbin’s handling of today’s proceedings in Parliament, describing his decision to adjourn the...
Speaker requested military security amidst vacant seats brouhaha
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has officially requested security assistance from the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) to ensure the smooth conduct of parliamentary...
Speaker adjourns sitting indefinitely
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, adjourned the House indefinitely.
The decision comes in the wake of controversy surrounding the...
Speaker set to challenge Supreme Court order on ‘vacant seats’ [Video]
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin is said to have instructed his lawyers to file an application to set aside the Supreme Court's order...
Parliament Brouhaha: Speaker will not cause chaos – George Amoh
The Executive Secretary of the National Peace Council, George Amoh is confident peace will prevail in parliament and is in no doubt about who...