The Minority Caucus in Parliament has issued a sharp rebuke over what it calls a serious constitutional violation following the simultaneous absence of President John Dramani Mahama, Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, and Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin from the country—without swearing in an Acting President as required under Article 60 of the 1992 Constitution….
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…
Former Auditor-General Daniel Domelovo has urged Parliament to adopt a more serious and purposeful approach to the vetting of ministerial nominees, citing concerns over the effectiveness and depth of recent sessions. Speaking on TV3’s Key Programme on Saturday, February 1, 2025, Domelovo expressed disappointment with the current vetting process, stressing that it often lacks the…
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…
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has disclosed that the new Standing Orders of the House include provisions enabling MPs to belong to an independent caucus. This is quite a departure from the conventional alignment with either the Majority or Minority caucuses. The former Nadowli Kaleo MP made this revelation during his opening remarks in Parliament…
