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Ghana needs a Parliamentary Transition Act, says Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu
He spoke on the topic, ‘Constitutional Review; the Perspective of a legislator.’
DL News14 July 2022
General
Privileges Committee to meet today over Kennedy Agyapong’s comments
In the letter, dated July 13, 2021, addressed to the Deputy Regional Commander, Ashanti Region, the media group demanded security protection for Erastus Asare Donkor.
DL News27 July 2021
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“There is no human rights in homosexuality” – Hon. Francis Sosu writes
I am committed to fearless honesty and will continue to do my best for the people of Madina and Ghanaians as a whole. I believe when the dust settles, reason shall prevail over emotions.
DL News26 July 2021
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Only constitutional breach can reopen anti-LGBTQ Bill-Fmr Deputy Speaker
In his view, the threshold for reopening a bill already passed by the House is not an ordinary breach of the Standing Orders, but a violation of the Constitution.
DL News4 June 2026
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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.
DL News31 October 2024
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Dafeamekpor’s suit does not stop Parliament from approving new ministers – Attorney-General
The AG's statement follows remarks made by the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, on Wednesday, indicating that an interlocutory injunction filed at the Supreme Court by Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, had...
DL News21 March 2024
Courts
Madina MP’s case struck out by Kaneshie District Court
Mr. Sosu was charged by the police after he led a demonstration in his constituency, to protest the bad state of roads
DL News17 April 2023
General
MPs, staff to show proof of vaccination before entering offices – Speaker Bagbin
In addition, the Speaker has announced that the booster shot is compulsory for MPs and workers in Parliament.
DL News26 January 2022
Supreme Court News
Bagbin refers new SC nominees to Appointments Committee for vetting
During the House’s sitting on Tuesday, May 27, Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin announced that the president’s nominations had been forwarded to the Appointments Committee for review.
DL News28 May 2025
General
Speaker calls for scrapping of EX-gratia; says it has outlived its purpose
He explained that the ex-gratia system introduced under Article 71 to curb corruption among public officials and political officeholders has exacerbated the problem.
DL News3 July 2024
Courts
Halt processes, passage of LGBTQI+ Bill until compliance with Act 921-Farmer sues Speaker
He avers per the suit that the Speaker has failed to perform his lawful duty to ensure compliance with Section 100(1) of the Public Financial Management Act, 2016(Act 921)
DL News9 May 2023
Supreme Court News
Your case on purported 2022 Budget approval moot-Supreme Court
The Apex court thus advised counsel to acquaint himself with the judgment of the case supra in order to come to terms with its reasoning and stance on the matter.
DL News16 March 2022
General
Anti-LGBTQ Bill too far gone to reverse-Atta Akyea
Speaking on Citi FM on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, he argued that the bill has completed its parliamentary process and should now move to the next constitutional stage, which is presidential assent.
DL News4 June 2026
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Speaker lifts 4 MPs’ suspension after cross-party appeal
The lawmakers were initially suspended after a heated vetting session for ministerial nominees spiraled into chaos, prompting the Speaker to take disciplinary action.
DL News5 February 2025
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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.
DL News1 November 2024
General
We didn't deploy personnel to interfere with parliamentary proceedings-GAF
In a statement released by the Director-General of Public Relations on Tuesday, GAF firmly labeled these reports as "false" and advised the public to disregard them.
DL News23 October 2024
Supreme Court News
Kuranchie’s suit against John Mahama’s presidential bid dismissed
Justice Yonni Kulendi, a member of the seven panel of judges that presided over gave this advice to Mr Kuranchie, who filed a suit to asking the court to stop former President John Mahama from contesting the 2024 General Election.
DL News15 November 2023
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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.
DL News31 March 2023
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‘It is wrong to resist arrest even if you have not committed a crime’ – Legal Practitioner
In a letter dated October 28, addressed to the Deputy-Director General of Criminal Investigation Division, F.K. Agyei, Parliament indicated that due to limitations of Articles 117 and 118 of the 1992 Constitution, Mr Sosu cannot be released...
DL News1 November 2021
Courts
Chief Justice proposes specialised courts for galamsey, PAC-linked offences
He made the pitch during a courtesy call on Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin at Parliament House on Monday, where both men framed closer Judiciary–Legislature collaboration as a strategic priority for stronger governance.
DL News27 January 2026