Recently, Ghana’s Speaker of Parliament, the Rt. Hon. Alban Bagbin was reported to have called for the adoption of a local language as the official language of Ghana. In his call, he advances the argument that the English language is a foreign language and does not reflect our sociocultural identity, …
Read More »I Cannot Be Neutral – Alban Bagbin
The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Bagbin, has said that as the leader of the House, he can only be impartial but he cannot be neutral. Speaking in reference to current issues before Parliament concerning the 2022 Budget and Financial Statement, the Speaker said “the concept of majority rule …
Read More »“Father oo, Father”: Alban Bagbin Rebukes MPs For Hailing Him [Audio]
The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Bagbin, has chastised MPs for hailing him during the procession into the chambe, describing their actions as unparliamentary. According to him, members are to be upstanding and in a solemn mood to welcome the Speaker in accordance with universal parliamentary practice. The Speaker …
Read More »‘We Will Hold Gov’t Responsible If Bagbin’s Security Is Compromised’ – Minority
The Minority in parliament has indicated that it will hold the Akufo-Addo government responsible if the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin’s security is compromised in any way. Their comment is in reaction to the withdrawal of four soldiers attached to the Speaker of Parliament’s office by the Ghana Armed Forces. …
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