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Okaikwei Central:Incumbent MP to challenge parliamentary election results
The Electoral Commission declared Baba Abubakar Sadiq of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) as the election winner. Baba Sadiq received 15,383 votes.
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Results for "Parliamentary Transition Act"
2575 results.
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Bagbin could face up to 10 years jail term if he defies Supreme Court-Retired Justice
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court, in a 5-2 decision, reversed Speaker Bagbin’s declaration of four parliamentary seats as vacant, effectively restoring the original arrangement within the House.
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4 MP vacant seats- Afenyo-Markin wins at Supreme Court
In a 5-2 majority with Amadu JSC and Lovelace-Johnson JSC dissenting, the court noted that “the plaintiff's action succeeds.” indicating that its full reasoning will be available on November 13, 2024.
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Supreme Court sets Nov 12 for judgment on MPs vacant seats case
Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo set the date for the verdict after closing statements, signaling the court’s readiness to resolve the issue.
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Parliament recalled by Speaker; expected to sit November 7
This call to assemble is based on Article 112(3) of the Ghanaian Constitution and Standing Orders 5 and 53, which authorize the Speaker to summon Parliament when required in the national interest.
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Parliament vacant seat case full of inconsistencies-Lawyer
His comments followed the Supreme Court's decision to dismiss Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin's request to reverse an earlier ruling that paused his announcement of four parliamentary seats as vacant.
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Why Supreme Court rejected Speaker's request to set aside its order for Stay of Execution
It held that the applicant's contention that the apex court does not have the jurisdiction to interpret Article 97 amounts to misinformation.
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Supreme Court stays Speaker Bagbin's ruling ousting 4 MPs from Parliament
As a result, Parliament has been directed to fully recognize the four Members of Parliament (MPs) and allow them to continue representing their constituencies and fulfilling their duties.
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Speaker Bagbin declares 4 Parliamentary seats vacant
This decision significantly shifts the balance in Ghana’s hung parliament, where the New Patriotic Party (NPP) previously held a slim majority with the help of Independent Member of Parliament Andrew Amoako Asiamah.
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NDC Amenfi Central PC disqualified from contesting 2024 election
The Electoral Commission (EC), in a letter dated October 10, 2024, and signed by Samuel Tettey, the Deputy Chairman of Operations, informed Joana Gyan Cudjoe of her disqualification due to a pending court case.
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Speaker Bagbin to decide petition to dismiss 4 MPs today
The petition, submitted by former Minority Leader Haruna Iddrisu, has sparked considerable debate between the Majority and Minority members of Parliament.
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Speaker requests time to deliver reasoned ruling on Article 97 petition
This postponement came after hearing arguments from both the Majority and Minority parties regarding the petition filed by former Minority Leader Haruna Iddrisu.
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Parliament's delegation presents Democracy Cup to Chief Justice
The Democracy Cup, a Parliament of Ghana initiative, celebrates 30 years of parliamentary democracy.
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Dafeamekpor sues Speaker; wants Parliament restrained from vetting, approving Ministers of state, deputies
He avers that the president’s appointment and assignment of these appointees without the prior approval of parliament is unconstitutional.
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Africa
Kenya Parliament bans suits loved by President
Speaker of Parliament Moses Wetangula said Kaunda suits, as well as traditional African clothes, were not welcome.
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Lands C’ssion says Bagbin’s house not sold
According to the Commission, the Parliamentary Service applied for a Certificate of allocation to regularize their ownership of the said land in 2022 which it duly granted.
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Kenyan MP censured for wearing Palestinian scarf
Farah Maalim said he was wearing the scarf in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, amid the fighting between Israel and Hamas.
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Africa
SA minister under investigation after sexual assault claim
The investigation follows an exposé by the South African newspaper The Sunday Times
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Invite our comments, inputs into Bills- GBA to Speaker
This was disclosed on March 30, 2023, when a three-member delegation of the National Executives of the Association paid a courtesy call on the Speaker of Parliament.
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Supreme Court adjourns James Quayson's injunction case sine die
The plaintiff, Michale Ankomah-Nimfah is seeking among others a declaration that upon a true and proper interpretation of Article 94(2)(a) of the 1992 Constitution, James Quayson held Canadian Citizenship at the time of contesting the 2020...
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