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Speaker directs formal investigation to find the MP who said ‘Daughter of a murderer’

Speaker directs formal investigation to find the MP who said ‘Daughter of a murderer’

Alban Bagbin, the Speaker of Parliament, has strongly denounced the offensive remarks made during February 4, 2025, during parliamentary proceedings against Dr. Zanetor Rawlings, the Member of Parliament for Korle-Klottey. A male voice yelled, “Daughter

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Speaker lifts suspension of four MPs after minority protest

Speaker lifts suspension of four MPs after minority protest

Four Members of Parliament (MPs) were suspended following a confrontation during the vetting session on Thursday, January 30, 2025, but Speaker of the House of  Parliament Alban Bagbin has lifted the suspension. As a result

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NPP condemns Speaker Bagbin’s ‘autocratic’ decision to suspend three of its MPs

NPP condemns Speaker Bagbin’s ‘autocratic’ decision to suspend three of its MPs

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has reprimanded Speaker Alban Bagbin's decision to unilaterally suspend three of its Members of Parliament, labeling the move as "selective" and "autocratic". In a statement released on February 3, 2025,

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GPMON commends Speaker Bagbin for disciplinary action against four MPs

GPMON commends Speaker Bagbin for disciplinary action against four MPs

The Ghana Parliamentary Monitoring Organizations Network (GPMON) has commended the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, for taking decisive action against Members of Parliament (MPs) who misconducted themselves during the vetting of ministerial nominees.

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President Mahama submits first set of ministerial nominations to parliament

President Mahama submits first set of ministerial nominations to parliament

Alban Bagbin, the Speaker of Parliament, has referred three ministerial nominees to the Appointments Committee for consideration and a report. President John Dramani Mahama nominated Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson as Minister-Designate for Finance, John Jinapor

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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.

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Bagbin expresses gratitude to Mahama for nomination as Speaker of 9th Parliament

Bagbin expresses gratitude to Mahama for nomination as Speaker of 9th Parliament

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has extended his "profound gratitude" to President-elect John Dramani Mahama for nominating him to be elected as the Speaker of the 9th Parliament of the Fourth Republic

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Mahama directs NDC to nominate Bagbin as Speaker of 9th Parliament

Mahama directs NDC to nominate Bagbin as Speaker of 9th Parliament

President-elect John Mahama has directed the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Leadership to nominate Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin as Speaker of the 9th Parliament. This mandate, issued after consultations with the National Executive and Parliamentary

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Bagbin adjourns Parliament to January 2

Bagbin adjourns Parliament to January 2

Following the failure of Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam to deliver the eagerly awaited 2025 Mini-Budget prior to the end of the current session, Ghana's Parliament had been postpone till January 2, 2024. Before

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Speaker Bagbin rejects Majority caucus’ request for recall of Parliament

Speaker Bagbin rejects Majority caucus’ request for recall of Parliament

Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has rejected a request by Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin to recall Parliament for an emergency session. In a memo dated November 26, 2024, Alban Bagbin explained that recalling Parliament at