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Speaker Bagbin speaks amidst parliamentary tussle over vacant seats
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has broken his silence amidst the controversy over the Supreme Court’s order on the declaration of four seats...
There could be a stand-off if Speaker disobeys Supreme Court ruling – Prof. Abotsi
Prof. Ernest Kofi Abotsi, Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), has called the ongoing parliamentary dispute...
Parliament’s Legal Department receives Supreme Court order freezing Speaker’s ruling on 4 MPs
The Legal Department of Parliament has officially received a Supreme Court order freezing Speaker Alban Bagbin's recent decision to declare four parliamentary seats vacant.
JoyNews can...
Speaker has betrayed me on a number of occasions – Afenyo-Markin
Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has accused Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin of betraying him on several occasions.
Mr Afenyo-Markin said out of the respect he...
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...
Full text: Supreme Court ruling that halted Speaker’s declaration on 4-seats
The Supreme Court suspended the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin's declaration of four seats vacant on Friday, October 18.
The court was presided over by...
NDC lacks strategy, tactics – Ayikoi Otoo on Speaker’s declaration of 4 seats vacant
Former Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Nii Ayikoi Otoo thinks that members of Parliament from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) side lack tactics...
Speaker must respect SC court ruling to stay execution – Afenyo-Markin
Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin expects the Speaker of Parliament to respect the Supreme Court's decision to stay the execution of the ruling delivered on...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
OPK’s open letter to Speaker Bagbin on petition to remove 4 MPs
To: Rt. Hon. Speaker of Parliament, Parliament of Ghana
From: Hon. Davis Ansah Opoku, Member of Parliament for Mpraeso
Subject: Upholding Constitutional Supremacy, Parliamentary Independence, and...
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...
Speaker defers ruling on petition to remove 4 MPs
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has deferred his ruling on a petition to declare the seats of four members of Parliament vacant.
Speaker Bagbin...
Speaker Bagbin recalls Parliament but chamber remains closed
Speaker Alban Kingsford Bagbin has recalled parliamentarians back to the House to continue with their statutory duties.
The recall was based on the order 58...
Democracy has failed to meet aspirations of many Ghanaians – Speaker
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has decried the state of the country’s democracy for failing to meet the aspirations of many...
Speaker warns of public unrest over extreme partisanship in Parliament
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has issued a stark warning about the growing threat of public unrest fueled by extreme partisanship...
It’s wrong not to grant Chief Justice, Speaker motorcade and siren – Haruna Iddrisu
The controversial Road Traffic Regulation Amendment Bill 2024 which sought to allow MPs, Ministers, and other public officers to use sirens and drive without...
Speaker, Chief Justice excluded from siren privileges in new Traffic Law
Former Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu has raised concerns over the exclusion of the Speaker of Parliament and the Chief Justice from the list of...
Speaker accuses Majority of bad faith over Parliament recall for emergency
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has criticised the Majority in Parliament for acting in bad faith by recalling the House from its break.
This follows...
Power belongs to the people: Speaker Bagbin reminds naysayers
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has reminded persons threatening not to hand over power in the December elections that they have...
Parliament to hold Speaker’s Seminal Lecture on August 31
Parliament is set to host the 2024 edition of the Speaker's Seminal Lecture on Saturday, August 31.
The event will take place at the Dr....
Wa Naa confers honourary title on Speaker Bagbin [Photos]
The Overlord of the Wala State, Wa Naa Fuseini Seidu Pelpuo IV has bestowed a special honour upon the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana...
Speaker temporarily moves Parliamentary sittings to AICC Dome
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has announced that the upcoming parliamentary session, scheduled to reconvene on September 3, will be held at the Dome...
Parliament to sit at the Conference Centre during recall – Speaker
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has designated the Dome at the International Conference Centre as the venue for Parliament when it reconvenes on...
Speaker inspects Parliament renovation ahead of House’s recall: All you need to know
Speaker Alban Bagbin, has inspected ongoing renovation work on the parliamentary chamber, with the House expected to reconvene in 11 days.
The decision to adjourn...
Intention to set up Parliament TV is a misplaced priority — NMC to Speaker
The intention by Parliament to set up and run its own television station is a misplaced priority and a misapplication of financial resources, the Chairman...
Parliament renovation: Majority urges Speaker to use dome for sitting on September 3
The Majority in Parliament has urged Speaker Alban Bagbin to consider using a specially constructed dome at the car park for parliamentary business scheduled...
Speaker recalls Parliament
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Bagbin, has recalled Members of Parliament from their recess for an emergency sitting.
According to a communiqué issued by the...