The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Bagbin, has told some Members of Parliament (MPs) calling the legislature to shut down because of the continues rise in the number of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in the country, especially, the number of infected lawmakers, to reconsider their position considering the number of challenges confronting the […]
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COVID-19: 15 MPs, 56 staff test positive; compels Parliament to sit twice a week
The Parliament of Ghana will from next sit twice other than the normal four times in a week sittings or five times when there is an extended sitting.
Vetting of Akufo-Addo’s ministerial nominees begins Feb. 10
The Appointments Committee of Parliament has scheduled Wednesday, February 10, 2021, to commence public vetting of the ministerial nominees submitted to the Speaker of Parliament by the President of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
Parliament to conduct virtual sittings amidst fears of positive COVID-19 cases
The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has directed Members of Parliament (MPs) to observe proceedings from their offices in the State Tower Block, popularly known as Job 600, when the House resumes sitting next week.
Speaker declares NPP as having Majority in Parliament
The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has declared the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary Caucus as having the majority side in the House following the declaration by the Independent Fomena MP, Hon. Andrew Amoako Asiamah to associate with the elephant family for purposes of transacting business in Parliament.
I want to do business with NPP in Parliament – Fomena MP writes to Speaker
The Independent Member of Parliament (MP) for Fomena, Andrew Asiamah Amoako, has officially written to the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, informing him about his decision to associate with the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Caucus for purposes of transacting business in the House. In his letter dated Wednesday, January 13, 2021, […]
Speaker declares Fomena seat vacant; writes to EC for action
The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Prof. Aaron Michael Oquaye, has declared the Fomena Parliamentary vacant.
Protect our coastal lands now else I’ll storm Parliament in red – Rawlings cautions
Former President Jerry John Rawlings has served to government to immediately shift its focus on protecting the country’s coastal lands or risk incurring his wrath.
Economy will grind to a halt if Parliament shuts down – Speaker warns
The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Prof. Aaron Michael Oquaye, has warned that the Ghanaian economy will virtually come to a standstill if the legislature shuts down as a result of the continues spread of the novel coronavirus.
Parliament won’t be a propaganda ground under my watch – Speaker
The Speaker, Rt. Hon. Prof. Aaron Michael Oquaye, has cautioned lawmakers of Ghana’s Parliament who have any intention of doing propaganda on the floor of the House when giving the opportunity to comment on or discuss any national issue, to harbor their intent since there will be no room accommodate them.