Road and bridge tolls banned effective November 18, 2021 Speaker of Parliament says the directive lacks legislative backing Failure by Minister to withdraw directive will amount to contempt of parliament, says Speaker The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has directed the Minister for Roads and Highways to reverse a directive that …
Read More »Bagbin rejects CID’s request for Madina MP to be released for questioning
Parliament has told the Police Service that it would not be able to release the Member of Parliament for Madina, Francis-Xavier Sosu to assist in investigations as requested by the Criminal Investigation Division. Parliament in letter dated October 28, and addressed to the Deputy Director-General of Criminal Investigation Division, F.K. …
Read More »Bagbin denies hanging Mahama’s portrait in his office
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has dismissed claims that portrait of former President John Dramani Mahama has been hung in his office instead of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. He said the publication is false and intended to court disaffection for him. A statement issued by his office said on …
Read More »Police escort dies as Speaker Bagbin’s convoy gets involved in accident
The convoy of the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, is reported to have been involved in an accident in the early hours of today at Juaso in the Ashanti Region. The police escort accompanying the convoy, Chief Inspector Kaakyire Abednego, is said to have died in the process. The Speaker …
Read More »US$1m capital requirement will not be removed in favour of Nigerians – Speaker Bagbin
• A meeting between the Speaker of Parliamentand leadership of GUTA has been held •It was to clarify pronouncements made by some members of GUTA concerning the retail trade impasse between Ghana and Nigeria •Speaker Bagbin is said to have assured the trade body of his support in protecting the …
Read More »Allow Ghanaian products into Nigerian market’- Bagbin to Nigerian Parliament
The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Bagbin, has promised that the face-off between Ghanaian and Nigerian traders would be resolved soon. Bagbin stated this in Abuja, Nigeria when he addressed members of the House of Representatives, at plenary. Addressing Members of the House of Representative, the first of its …
Read More »You are not above the law – Bagbin warns Kennedy Agyapong, other MPs
• Bagbin has warned MPs that not to think they are above the law • He says he will not shield any MP who goes against law • He has referred a petition against Kennedy Agyapong to the Privilege’s Committee Alban Bagbin, the Speaker of Parliament has cautioned members of the house to be …
Read More »Denmark envoy calls on Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin
The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban S. K Bagbin will address a ceremony to mark 60 years of diplomatic relations between Ghana and Denmark. The high-level virtual event, scheduled for June 16, would also be used to celebrate this year’s Constitution Day of Denmark. The Speaker, aside his presentation, would …
Read More »How Alban Bagbin escaped death 3 times
Death is inevitable but in some cases could be avoided when certain rules are followed. Road accidents in Ghana remain one of the cankers eating up the country. Inasmuch as there are road safety precautions that both drivers and passengers need to adhere to, to safeguard their lives, both parties …
Read More »Alban Bagbin storms hometown to a massive crowd
The Speaker of the 8th Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Bagbin arrived in his home region, Upper West Region, today, to a rousing welcome. This is the Speaker’s first visit to his hometown after his historic election as the Speaker of Parliament on January 7, 2021. On his arrival, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana …
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