Speaker urges active citizenship to drive Ghana’s development
By Savannah Pokuaah Duah Speaker Alban Bagbin has emphasised the importance of Ghanaians being active citizens, rather than passive spectators, in the country’s development. “Today, Ghanaians are now more spectators than citizens. I think you have to wake up and become the citizen that he called us to be. That is where I’m moving towards. […]
Speaker to grace 150th Anniversary of Third Anglo-Ashanti War
Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, at the invitation of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, will attend the commemoration of the 150th Anniversary of the Third Anglo-Ashanti War, also known as the Sagrenti War, at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi. A statement issued by the Public Affairs Directorate of Parliament, copied to the Ghana News […]
Speaker of Parliament clarifies issues on legalization of cannabis
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has explained that Parliament did not legalize cannabis for recreational purposes. According to him, it is not in the interest of parliament to promote the use or smoking of cannabis. Parliament some weeks ago, passed the Narcotics Control Commission Bill, 2023 into law. The passing grants the Interior Ministry […]
Speaker assures Finance Minister of Parliament’s support
SOURCE: GNA Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has assured Finance Minister, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, of Parliament’s preparedness to support him to turn things around for the betterment of Ghana. The Speaker gave the assurance in Parliament on Thursday, after the Finance Minister had briefed the House on the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP). “Well, we […]
Parliament is broke – Speaker
By Augustus Acquaye The Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has called on government to make available the budgetary allocation to the Legislature for their smooth running. In a brief remark at today’s sitting, he said, “the absence of the needed funding poses a risk of the House running to a halt”. The Majority Chief Whip, […]
Speaker demands immediate submission of Affirmative Action Bill
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin is demanding the immediate submission of the Affirmative Action Bill to parliament in whatever form it is. According to Speaker Alban Bagbin, the delay in passing the bill seeking to empower women who form a majority of the country’s population is a disaster. In his welcome address, former Nadowli-Kaleo […]
Parliamentary Press Corps to partner Speaker to maintain harmony in the chamber
By Edzorna Francis Mensah The newly elected executives of the Parliamentary Press Corps took over effectively on 4th April 2022 for three years subject to renewal with the promise to partner Speaker to maintain harmony in the chamber. The new executives are: Simon Agianab- Dean, Stephen Odoi-Larbi- Vice Dean, Kweku Sakyi-Danso- Secretary, Francis Ekow Annan- […]
Nyantakyi’s downfall brought down Ghana football – Speaker reveals
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Speaker of Ghana’s Parliament. Rt. Hon. Alban Bagbin has hinted that Ghana football was brought to its lowest knees by the antagonistic documentary that resulted in the Former Ghana Football Association (GFA) President who also doubles as FIFA Executive Council member, Mr. Kwesi Nyantakyi’s ban from football. It would be recalled […]
