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The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has instructed the party’s Members of Parliament to boycott any emergency recall of Parliament, claiming such sessions are aimed at advancing corrupt agendas. Speaking to supporters in the Western Region on Saturday, November 16, Asiedu Nketiah alleged that …

Former President of Ghana, John Agyekum Kufuor, has urged Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Bagbin to exercise strong leadership amidst the ongoing stand-off in Parliament over majority seating arrangements. Kufuor expressed disappointment over the situation, describing it as an “embarrassing” impasse that could tarnish Bagbin’s otherwise distinguished career. The stand-off …

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has adjourned the House indefinitely due to the absence of business for lawmakers to deliberate on, following the failure of the Business committee to meet and prepare the necessary agenda for the floor. The recall session, initiated by the Majority caucus, had been expected to …

Parliament is set to reconvene today, Thursday, November 7, 2024, following Speaker Alban Bagbin’s directive for a session at 10:00 AM at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre. This sitting is expected to address pressing issues that have remained unresolved due to a prolonged standoff within the …

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Members of Parliament say they will occupy the Majority side of the House when it resumes sitting on Thursday, November 7. According to Adaklu legislator Kwame Governs Agbodza, his side will abide by the Speaker’s ruling, which vacated the seats of four MPs who are …

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has summoned the House to reconvene on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at 10:00 AM. The session will take place at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre, where lawmakers will return to critical discussions that have been stalled for several weeks. The …

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has indefinitely adjourned sitting amid a controversy over vacant seats, leaving several key parliamentary businesses in limbo. This decision follows a dispute where National Democratic Congress (NDC) legislators occupied the Majority side of the aisle after the New Patriotic Party (NPP) MPs walked out. The …

Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has announced the indefinite adjournment of parliamentary proceedings, a decision made on Tuesday, October 22. This move comes after a tumultuous day in the Chamber, characterized by heated disputes between Members of Parliament (MPs) from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress …

In a decisive move to bolster security within Parliament, the leadership has announced a series of comprehensive measures aimed at protecting the Right Honourable Speaker, Members of Parliament (MPs), and parliamentary staff. The new protocols, outlined in a statement signed by the Deputy Marshall of Parliament, WG CDR Frederick Bawa …

The Member of Parliament for Ningo Prampram, Samuel Nartey George, has reaffirmed the Minority Caucus’ commitment to occupy the majority position in Parliament on Tuesday, October 22, despite a Supreme Court ruling that stayed the execution of the Speaker’s declaration which had rendered four seats vacant. Speaking during a National …