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Minority Leader proposes new chamber to enhance security for MPs

Minority Leader proposes new chamber to enhance security for MPs

Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, is proposing the establishment of a new parliamentary chamber to enhance the security of Members of Parliament (MPs). He suggested during the inauguration of the Parliamentary Service Board for the ninth

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Minority threatens walkout over Akwatia MP’s conviction

Minority threatens walkout over Akwatia MP’s conviction

Confusion has erupted in Parliament as the minority caucus is threatening to stage a walkout, if the Second Deputy Speaker, Andrew Asiamah, allows the embattled Akwatia MP to make a statement on the plenary. The

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“And help us to resist oppressor’s rule” – Minority MPs, clothed in black and red, chant at the entrance of Parliament

“And help us to resist oppressor’s rule” – Minority MPs, clothed in black and red, chant at the entrance of Parliament

The Minority in Parliament has made a bold statement today, chanting "And help us to resist oppressor's rule..." lines in the National Anthem as they gathered at the entrance of the Parliament building. The MPs,

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Minority to boycott parliamentary proceedings in solidarity with suspended MPs

Minority to boycott parliamentary proceedings in solidarity with suspended MPs

The Minority in Parliament will boycott today's parliamentary proceedings in a show of solidarity with their suspended colleagues, Metro TV has gathered. This move comes after efforts to reverse the Speaker of Parliament's decision to

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Speaker Bagbin forms committee to probe vetting chaos

Speaker Bagbin forms committee to probe vetting chaos

Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has formed a 7-member committee to investigate the chaotic incident that occurred at the Appointments Committee room on January 30. The committee led by Ho West MP Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah

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Annoh Dompreh, three other MPs suspended from Parliament over vetting chaos

Annoh Dompreh, three other MPs suspended from Parliament over vetting chaos

Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin, has suspended Chief Whips from both sides, Frank Annoh Dompreh and Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor from Parliament for two weeks with immediate effect. Also, Second Deputy Minority Whip Jerry Ahmed Shaib

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Chaos at vetting: Arrest MPs who destroyed properties – Prof. Gyampo tells IGP Dampare

Chaos at vetting: Arrest MPs who destroyed properties – Prof. Gyampo tells IGP Dampare

A senior political science lecturer at the University of Ghana, Professor Ransford Gyampo, is calling for accountability after chaos erupted at the Appointments Committee meeting on Thursday night. Prof. Gyampo has urged Inspector General of

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Mahama Ayariga accepts Majority Leader role

Mahama Ayariga accepts Majority Leader role

Member of Parliament for Bawku Central Constituency, Mahama Ayariga, has formally accepted to lead the National Democratic Congress (NDC) caucus in the 9th Parliament of the 4th Republic of Ghana. In his acceptance statement, Mahama

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Ahiafor and Asiamah elected Deputy Speakers of Ghana’s 9th Parliament

Ahiafor and Asiamah elected Deputy Speakers of Ghana’s 9th Parliament

Ghana's 9th Parliament has taken shape with the election of Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin and two new Deputy Speakers. The positions of 1st and 2nd Deputy Speakers have been filled by Bernard Ahiafor and

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9th Parliament: Alban Bagbin sworn in as speaker

9th Parliament: Alban Bagbin sworn in as speaker

Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has been officially sworn in as the Speaker of the 9th Parliament. This ceremony took place on Wednesday, January 7, 2025, and was officiated by Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Sackey Torkonno.