The Minister of State in Charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has revealed that the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB) is awaiting authorisation from the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, to release Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, the Member of Parliament for Assin South, to assist in ongoing investigations into allegations of drug trafficking and money…
In a bold move to combat corruption and promote integrity, Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has announced the establishment of the National Vultures Award, an initiative aimed at exposing and shaming corrupt officials in the country. Speaking before Parliament was adjourned indefinitely, Speaker Bagbin emphasised the importance of integrity in governance and society. He outlined…
The Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has wished all Ghanaians a happy Christmas season. Mr Bagbin emphasised Ghana’s 32-year journey in multiparty democracy as a cornerstone of its global admiration. “Please, the youth, more importantly, the future is bright. I can assure you that Ghana is on the right path. We still remain the beacon…
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 Speaker of Parliament’s decision to decline a recall of the House. According to Mr Defeamekpor, Speaker Alban Bagbin exercised his discretion in rejecting the Majority’s request to reconvene Parliament. Speaking on Joy…
Supreme Court Judge, Justice Amadu Tanko, one of two judges to have dissented in the 5:2 majority decision in the case brought by Efutu MP Alexander Afenyo-Markin against the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has predicted that his majority colleagues’ decision may not stand the test of time. According to him, it may not be…
Speaker Alban Bagbin has adjourned Parliament indefinitely for the second time. On Thursday, November, 7 when the House reconvened after an earlier adjournment on October 22, the NPP caucus in the House were not present in the Chamber, leading to the Speaker’s adjournment. Alban Bagbin while addressing MPs in the chamber said there is no…
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has reiterated his stance on ex-gratia payments to Article 71 officeholders, insisting it no longer serves its intended purpose. According to him, the original intention behind ex-gratia payments for certain public servants and political officeholders was to combat corruption, but this is no longer the case in the…
