Tag: Parliament
Minority won’t return to Parliament until after December polls – Nii Lante Vanderpuye
Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) MP for Odododiodoo, has announced that the minority caucus will not return to Parliament until after the December elections. This decision comes in response to a recent move by the majority caucus to recall Parliament following the Supreme Court’s ruling, which overturned Speaker Alban Bagbin’s…
Parliament to Reconvene on November 7: Speaker Issues Notice
The Speaker of Parliament has announced that Members of Parliament are to reconvene on Thursday, November 7. This session will begin at 10 a.m. at the Accra International Conference Centre, a temporary venue while the main parliamentary chamber undergoes renovations. The recall, detailed in a notice issued on Thursday, October 31, is in line…
Parliament to Reconvene in Early November, Speaker Bagbin Informs Council of State
Ghana’s Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has confirmed that Parliament will reconvene in early November following a formal request from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary caucus. This recall aims to address legislative matters after parliamentary sessions were adjourned indefinitely due to a majority dispute. The suspension of parliamentary activities stemmed from a dispute…
Parliamentary Feud: A Political Smokescreen Obscuring the Fight Against Galamsey
By: A. Boateng In recent months, the fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, had taken center stage in national discourse. The country was united in voicing strong opposition to the illegal activities that were devastating water bodies and damaging the environment. Communities directly affected by the pollution of rivers and streams raised their…
Speaker Adjourns Parliament Indefinitely Amid Majority Dispute
Ghana’s Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has indefinitely adjourned parliamentary proceedings following a tumultuous session on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. The decision comes amidst growing tension between the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and New Patriotic Party (NPP) over which caucus holds the majority in the chamber. Bagbin’s announcement was made after receiving a communication from…
Parliament Tightens Security Ahead of Tuesday’s Crucial Sitting
In a strategic move to strengthen security, the leadership of Ghana’s Parliament has announced a series of robust measures aimed at safeguarding the Right Honourable Speaker, Members of Parliament (MPs), and parliamentary staff. These enhanced protocols come ahead of Tuesday’s highly anticipated sitting. According to a statement issued by the Deputy Marshall of Parliament, WG…
Speaker Declares Four MPs’ Seats Vacant, NDC Gains Majority in Parliament
On Thursday, October 17, Speaker of Parliament Alban S.K. Bagbin ruled that four Members of Parliament (MPs) have vacated their seats after deciding to contest the upcoming December 7, 2024, parliamentary elections as independent candidates or under a different party’s banner. The MPs affected are Cynthia Mamle Morrison (Agona West) and Kwadjo Asante (Suhum), both…