Minister of Finance, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, has stated that the current parliamentary impasse has affected the debt restructuring agreement with some Independent Power Producers (IPPs). Addressing the press during the finance ministry’s monthly economic briefing, Dr Amin Adam pointed out that although three of the IPPs have either signed or are on course to […]
Former Attorney General Martin Amidu has strongly criticised the Speaker of Parliament for defying the Supreme Court’s authority following the October 30 decision, which dismissed the Speaker’s application to overturn an order on a recent parliamentary ruling. In a pointed article, the former Special Prosecutor emphasised that the Speaker’s actions disrupt constitutional order. “The Supreme […]
The former CEO of the Ghana Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors (CBOD), Senyo Hosi, has appealed to the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, to maintain respect for Supreme Court rulings, especially following the contentious Afenyo Markin vs. The Speaker case. In his recent open letter to the Speaker, he cautioned that disregarding a Supreme Court decision would […]
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Caucus in Parliament has requested the Speaker of Parliament to summon Parliament to transact urgent government business. A memorandum addressed to the Speaker, signed by the Second Deputy Majority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament (MP) for Sefwi Akontombra, Alex Tetteh Djornobuah, cited three urgent matters for consideration, including six […]
Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has explained that the military was deployed to Parliament on Tuesday based on a request from the Speaker of Parliament. They were there to provide security assistance for routine Canine and Bomb Sweeps of the Chamber. A press statement dated October 22, 2024 issued by Brigadier General E. Aggrey-Quarshie explained that […]
Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has reminded the opposition NDC that parliamentary majority is achieved through wins at the polling station level within constituencies, not “manufactured” in Parliament. This follows Thursday’s dramatic events in Parliament, where the Speaker declared four seats held by MPs contesting the 2024 elections on […]
A private legal practitioner and a one-time President of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA), Sam Okudzeto, has highlighted the crucial role of the judiciary in interpreting the law. According to him, “Parliament makes the law but Parliament doesn’t interpret the law.” His comments come in the wake of the confusion over the leadership composition of […]
Professor Stephen Kwaku Asare, also known as Kwaku Azar, has raised concerns about the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin’s decision to declare four parliamentary seats vacant. According to Kwaku Azar, this move could set a dangerous precedent that might discourage Members of Parliament (MPs) from planning their political futures due to the fear of facing […]
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin’s declaration of four seats vacant has attracted criticisms from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) legislators. Effutu MP and now Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has described the ruling as biased. According to him, it is a conspiracy between Speaker Bagbin and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to give the latter […]
Parliament is set to commence the fifth meeting of its fourth session today, October 15, 2024, at the Dome of the Accra International Conference Centre. The relocation to this temporary venue is due to ongoing renovation works in Parliament’s main chamber, which has been the traditional site for parliamentary sittings. The change in venue was […]
The Parliament has approved a $250 million loan agreement from the World Bank to support the country’s energy sector. This loan was initially resisted by the Minority in the House ahead of the recess. The proponents explained that is intended to aid reforms under the Ghana Energy Sector Recovery Programme. Despite being on recess, the […]
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has suggested that some Members of Parliament may be involved in illegal mining or promote it by their actions. The Speaker made this statement during a two-day emergency sitting of Parliament, during which MPs discussed the illegal mining problem as the devastation on water bodies has intensified. The MPs […]
