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We’re still majority caucus in Parliament – NDC MPs

The members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Caucus in Parliament have argued that they are now the majority Caucus in the House and that the Speaker's announcement that four seats in the House are vacant still stands. As a result, they have stated that...

Bagbin did no wrong, Parliament has right to interpret constitution – Bobby Banson

Bobby Banson, a lawyer by profession, has maintained that there are other bodies with the authority to interpret the Constitution, especially when it comes to issues involving parliamentary processes. Following continuing debates over Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin's contentious decision to declare four parliamentary seats...

We’ll jealously protect our new majority status – Ato Forson

In spite of a Supreme Court order that temporarily halts a decision by Speaker of the House of Representatives Alban Bagbin, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minority Leader in Parliament, has reiterated his caucus's will to protect their parliamentary majority. On Thursday, October 17, Speaker...

Supreme Court stays execution of Bagbin’s ruling declaring four seats vacant

The Supreme Court of Ghana has imposed a stay of execution on the verdict by Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin, declaring the seats of four Members of Parliament (MPs) vacant. This is a significant legal move. Cynthia Morrison (Agona West), Kwadjo Asante (Suhum), Andrew Amoako...

Don’t be emotional; go back to Parliament – Prof Gyampo tells NPP Caucus

Professor Ransford Gyampo, a lecturer in political science at the University of Ghana, has urged the members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to reevaluate their choice to abstain from parliament. He asserts that in order for the NPP Caucus to continue taking part in...

Decision by NPP MPs to boycott Parliament bad for Ghana – ACEPA

The African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) Executive Director Dr. Rasheed Draman has voiced concerns regarding the timing of Speaker Alban Bagbin's announcement that four parliamentary seats are open, a move that has escalated tensions and generated heated political debate. Speaker Bagbin's announcement on October...