The Minister of Justice and Attorney-General Godfred Dame has told the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin that this is not the time to engage in tit for tat. In his view, this is the time to look at things within the legal framework. “This is a time we have to look at things legally, through […] The post ‘Stop the unnecessary tit for tat; let’s look at things
In what appears to be one of the formal responses from the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, to President Akufo-Addo’s penchant for not assenting to private members’ bills, General Arts students, particularly those who read government in senior high school, experienced nothing but separation of powers on display. A cursory glance at TV3 Ghana’s quote […] The post Bagbin
A Governance Expert at the Ghana Integrity Initiative, (GII) Mr. Michael Boadi has described the stalemate between the Parliament and the executive over the anti-gay bill as a democracy that is playing out. In his view, for as long as the two arms of government are operating within the confines of the law there should […] The post No need to worry,
Samuel Atta Akyea, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Abuakwa South, has criticized Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin’s decision to suspend the approval of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s newly nominated ministers. Atta Akyea suggested that if he were in Bagbin’s position, he would have issued an apology for the error. At the heart of […] The post ‘I’ll
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has suspended the consideration of the nomination of Ministers and Deputy Ministers of State by President Akufo-Addo due to his reluctance to assent to the bill on Human Sexual Rights and Family Values. Bagbin’s decision stems from an interlocutory injunction filed at the Supreme Court by MP for South […] The post Bagbin
The family of late Ejisu MP and Deputy Finance Minister, John Kumah has officially informed the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin of his demise. The Family was received by the First Deputy Speaker, Hon. Joseph Osei-Owusu and the leadership of the House. This was during a courtesy call to Parliament on Tuesday, March 19. The […] The post John Kumah’s family officially
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has suspended the consideration of Ministers and Deputy Ministers of State nominated by President Akufo-Addo. Bagbin’s decision stems from an interlocutory injunction filed at the Supreme Court by MP for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Etse K. Dafeamekpor, rendering Parliament unable to sanction new ministers nominated by President Akufo-Addo. This action […] The post We
The Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin, has said that Parliament will not consider the ministerial nominees of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo until after the Supreme Court has finished hearing the suit against the anti-gay bill. The speaker said this on the floor of Parliament on Wednesday, March 20 while responding to the letter written […] The post Anti-gay
The Majority in Parliament has criticized Speaker Alban Bagbin for the way and manner he described President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo in his reaction to the letter that was written to the Parliament by the Secretary to the President on the anti-gay bill. Speaker Bagbin had told President Akufo-Addo that his refusal to accept the […] The post Anti-gay
Kwaku Kwarteng, Chairman of the Finance Committee of Parliament and MP for Obuasi West has attributed Ghana’s current economic crisis to decades of reckless public expenditure and mismanagement by successive governments. In an interview with Accra-based JoyNews, the Obuasi West legislator noted that COVID-19 and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are not solely responsible for the […] The post Kwaku
Haruna Iddrisu, the immediate past Minority Leader in Parliament, has accused the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, of breaching the constitution regarding the re-composition of the Parliamentary Service Board. According to the Tamale South MP, Bagbin failed to comply with Article 124 of the 1992 Constitution, which mandates the formation of a committee to advise […] The post Haruna
By Roselyn Fosuah ADJEI Over the past few years, intense media scrutiny has prompted a growing number of companies to pursue high-quality carbon credits. Seeking to avoid accusations of ‘greenwashing’, many of these firms are no longer content with merely offsetting their emissions and have been actively seeking credits that deliver tangible benefits to local […] The post Carbon
The Independent Power Producers Ghana (IPPs) have issued a stark warning that the country’s power sector challenges are on the brink of exacerbation. According to the Chamber, the sector is at risk of incurring an increased debt of approximately USD$1.8 billion to the IPPs alone by the close of 2024. This escalation is attributed to […] The post Power
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has raised concerns about the challenges faced by the House due to events held at the forecourt of the State House. He emphasized that several of these occasions present security threats to lawmakers as they carry out their official duties. Bagbin addressed these issues during discussions with the top […] The post Organising
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has raised concerns about the challenges faced by the House due to events held at the forecourt of the State House. He emphasized that several of these occasions present security threats to lawmakers as they carry out their official duties. Bagbin addressed these issues during discussions with the top […] The post Organising
Speaker Alban Bagbin The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has stated that, the January 2024 Standing Orders of Parliament makes the various Committee meetings of Parliament open Read More... The post C’ttee Meetings Open To Public – Speaker appeared
Alban S.K. Bagbin The Speaker of Parliament, Alban S.K. Bagbin, has stated that political parties must lead the process in appointing the leadership of Parliament. According to him, the Read More... The post Political Parties Appoint Leadership – Speaker
The Oti Secondary Technical School (SECTECH) is experiencing water crises, which have compelled hundreds of boarding students to roam nearby neighbourhoods in search of water. The Ghana News Agency spotted most students with yellow gallons roaming in search of water during class hours. Some students (names withheld), expressed their frustration to the GNA, saying “We […] The post Water
Euphoria and excitement are gradually gaining momentum among the residents of the Eastern region, particularly those in the regional capital, as they gear up for the 67th National Independence Day Celebration The Celebration, which will be marked at the newly built Youth Resource Centre in the Eastern regional capital, Koforidua, on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 […] The post Koforidua to host Ghana Indece Day
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has clarified that the majority caucus in Parliament does not have the authority to independently appoint its leaders without the involvement of the political party overseeing the process. Bagbin made this statement during a parliamentary session on Wednesday, February 21, clarifying the protocol for appointmenting caucus leaders within Parliament. […] The post Majority
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