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28 Aug

Bagbin Temporarily Moves Parliamentary Sittings To AICC Dome

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The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has announced that the upcoming parliamentary session, set to reconvene on September 3, will take place at the Dome at the International Conference Centre. This decision marks a significant departure from the traditional proceedings at Parliament’s main chamber, which has been the usual location for Ghana’s legislative activities. The announcement was made official through a letter dated August 27, 2024, signed by Speaker Bagbin. The letter cited the constitutional basis for the change, referencing Article 112(3) of the 1992 Constitution, which grants the Speaker the authority to designate an alternative meeting place for Parliament…

21 Mar

Bagbin Is Playing Politics With The Anti- LGBTQ Bill – Hon. Osei Bonsu Amoah

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Acting Minister of state at the Ministry of local government and former Member of Parliament for Akuapem South, Osei Bonsu Amoah, has noted that the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin is playing politics with the Anti-LGBTQ bill. The Anti- LGBTQ bill, which was approved by Parliament on the 28th of February, had been a topic of discussion to Ghanaians. It was introduced to set limit to the right of LGBTQ+. The former legislator blamed the majority members of the august house, for electing an opposition member as Speaker of the house. "The Speaker is playing politics, and the majority members…

06 Feb

Speaker Of Parliament On How Black Stars Can Be Revived

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The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has emphasized that simply sacking coaches will not address the underlying issues regarding the Black Stars disappointing performance. Bagbin’s comments come in the wake of the dismissal of Chris Hughton following the Black Stars’ poor showing at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. Ghana endured a dismal outing, crashing out in the group phase for the second consecutive time, finishing third with only two points. In response, the Ghana Football Association (GFA) has established a five-member committee tasked with recommending a new coach to the Executive Council. Addressing Parliament on Tuesday, February…

28 Nov

Witchcraft Bill: Bagbin’s Accusation Against Akufo-Addo Inaccurate – Presidency

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The Presidency has refuted accusations leveled against President Akufo-Addo by the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin regarding the delay in assenting to the Criminal Offences Bill. According to a statement from the Jubilee House, claims that the Bill has been neglected on the President's desk are false. The statement also emphasized that President Akufo-Addo is fully aware of the constitutional mandate, which allows seven days for the President to review and give assent to any Bill presented to him. In view of this, the press release signed by Jubilee House's Communications Director, Eugene Arhin clarified that President Akufo-Addo is not…

28 Jul

Parliament Has Not Legalised Marijuana Use – Speaker Clarifies

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The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has addressed the public's misinterpretation of the passage of the Narcotics Control Commission Amendment Bill 2023. On July 12, 2023, Parliament passed the Narcotics Control Commission Amendment Bill 2023, which introduced significant changes regarding the cultivation of cannabis for industrial and medicinal purposes. The amended bill granted the Ministry of Interior the authority to issue licenses for cannabis cultivation, paving the way for its utilization in various beneficial applications. However, Speaker Alban Bagbin speaking in parliament on Thursday, July 27, 2023, emphasized that the passage of the bill is not intended to legalize the recreational use of marijuana. He urged…

07 Jul

It’s Improper To Strike Out An Act Without Consulting Us – Speaker To Supreme Court On Cannabis Ruling

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Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has expressed his displeasure with the Supreme Court ruling which struck out the law granting license to grow cannabis in Ghana. The Apex court in July 2022 struck out section 43 which enables the Minister to give license to individuals for the cultivation of cannabis for medicinal and industrial purposes. According to the Speaker, the Apex court was wrong to carry out the ruling without verifying the right process and procedure a bill goes through before it is enacted. “I hope the three arms of government will work together and respect each other. In case…

03 Jul

Alban Bagbin Enskinned Chief In Nadowli Kaleo

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The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has been enskinned in Takpo as Naa Sunoyong Maalo Bagbin I, Tinmaali Naa of Takpo Traditional Council in Nadowli Kaleo. The ceremony was witnessed by Traditional Authority, family, friends, and members of the community. Born on September 24, 1957, in Sombo in the Upper West Region, Hon. Bagbin is a graduate of the University of Ghana (1977-1980) and the Ghana School of Law (1980 -1982). He holds an Executive master's in governance and leadership from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA). His parents were Sansunni Bagbin and Mrs. Margaret B. Bagbin…

30 Jun

Narcotics, Gaming, Lotto: Bagbin Details How Ghana Can Raise Revenue Without E-levy

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The Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has detailed how Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta can raise revenue without draconian revenue measures such as the e-levy. The Speaker revealed that he met Mr Ofori-Atta when the controversial e-levy was introduced last year and outlined the other measures that the government could have relied upon for domestic revenue generation without necessarily introducing taxes like the e-levy. In a meeting with the management of Media General in Accra on Thursday, June 29, the Speaker said “The whole nation, I represent their views so I listen to all the angels and I also read and…

26 May

Bagbin Elected Head Of Conference Of Speakers Of African Parliaments

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Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has been elected the new head of the conference of speakers and heads of African parliaments (CoSAP). Bagbin takes over from Femi Gbajabiamila, outgoing speaker of Nigeria’s house of representatives. Speaking at the handover ceremony at the national assembly in Abuja, Gbajabiamila said the responsibility imposed on parliamentarians across the continent remained an obligation to seek problem-solving partnerships and adopt best practices from one another. “We must use this power to preach the message of African brotherhood and shape the worldview of our various people to achieve a common understanding of how deeply connected we…

06 May

Speaker, Attorney General Dragged To Court Over Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill And Its Fiscal Impact

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A private citizen, Paul Boama Sefa, has dragged the Speaker of Parliament and the Attorney General to the High Court. He is alleging that the two have breached portions of Ghana’s constitution regarding how the legislative body handled the Human Rights and Family Values Bill, 2021. He says despite the law having financial implications for the consolidated fund, it was not handed to parliament with a fiscal impact analysis document. Parliament’s Constitutional, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee has already urged the House to pass the bill into law. But it appears this may suffer some setbacks. The individual behind this…