Parliamentary Select Committees on Defence and Interior, and Security and Intelligence, have jointly engaged the Ministers for Defence and Interior, along with the Inspector General of Police (IGP), to
Declaring Akwatia Seat Vacant Premature – Speaker
Declaring Akwatia Seat Vacant Premature – Speaker The Speaker of Parliament, Alban S.K. Bagbin, has offered a firm legal and procedural interpretation of what constitutes a vacancy in Parliament
Minority Walks Out Over Akwatia MP Vacancy Row
Alexander Afenyo-Markin Parliament witnessed a dramatic turn of events yesterday as the Minority Caucus staged a walkout in protest against what they described as gross insensitivity by the Majority
Parliament Passes Fisheries Bill
Emelia Arthur Parliament has passed the Fisheries and Aquaculture Bill, 2025 under a certificate of urgency, which will pave the way for sweeping reforms in the fisheries sector aimed
Parliament Erupts Over Ex-Buffer Stock CEO’s Detention
Alexander Afenyo-Markin Tensions flared in Parliament yesterday as the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, attempted to raise concerns over the two-week detention of former National Food Buffer Stock Company Chief
Dispatch Box Row Halts Parliament Sitting
Parliament was thrown into confusion yesterday afternoon following a heated standoff between the Majority and Minority over the use of the dispatch box, prompting First Deputy Speaker Bernard Ahiafor
Parliament Holds Supreme Power Over Executive – Speaker
Alban S. K. Bagbin The Speaker of Parliament, Alban S. K. Bagbin, says Parliament plays a critical role in holding the Executive arm of government accountable, stressing that no
Constitutional Interpretation Vested In Judiciary, Not Parliament – Justice Mensa
Justice Philip Bright Mensah Supreme Court nominee, Justice Philip Bright Mensah, says the judiciary has a constitutional duty to interpret laws, including actions by Parliament, where necessary. “If what
Speaker Decries Disrespect For Parliamentary Rules
Alban Bagbin The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has condemned what he described as blatant disregard for the rules and authority of Parliament following a disruptive incident
Drama In Parliament Over Nurses’ Strike
Bernard Ahiafor and Dr. Nana Ayew Afriyie Drama erupted in Parliament on Tuesday evening when Minority Members of Parliament (MPs) rallied to defend their colleague, Dr. Nana Ayew Afriyie,
Withdraw Dumsor Levy – Minority To Govt
George Kwame Amoako The Minority in Parliament has called on the government to immediately withdraw the newly imposed eight percent levy on petroleum products, describing it as a betrayal
Speaker Disappointed In MPs Over Insult To Zanetor
Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has rebuked Members of Parliament (MPs) after expressing deep disappointment over their failure to identify the individual
Bryan Acheampong Exploratory Committee Set Up
Dr. Bryan Acheampong Member of Parliament (MP) for Abetifi and former Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Bryan Acheampong, has formally announced the formation of an Exploratory Committee to assess the