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Supreme Court News
Speaker refers fresh Supreme Court nominees to Appointment Committee
During sittings on Monday, July 22, Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin announced their nomination following a formal communication from the President.
DL News24 July 2024
Supreme Court News
Suit filed to restrain parliament from probing Cecilia Dapaah case
He argues that the Speaker of Parliament or the House has no authority to direct the Attorney General to investigate or prosecute an alleged criminal case.
DL News6 June 2024
General
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
General
Witchcraft bill was officially presented yesterday, says Presidency as it rejects allegations by Speaker Bagbin
Mr. Bagbin during proceedings in Parliament yesterday, November 27 had expressed displeasure over what he described as the President's lack of communication on whether he assents or disapproves of the bill
DL News28 November 2023
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
Revise, streamline Standing Orders to reflect emerging technology – Speaker
“After three decades of parliamentary practice, there is clearly an urgent need to finalize and approve reviews of the Standing Orders that have been carried out across several parliaments."
DL News15 June 2022
General
Speaker’s maiden seminal lecture to be held on May 31
This maiden lecture will seek to spark and stimulate public discourse on the concept of Separation of powers relative to the Supreme Court’s decision in Justice Abdulai V Attorney General.
DL News30 May 2022
Supreme Court News
SC ruling on Deputy Speakers vote: Parliament should have put in amicus brief – Martin Kpebu
“Parliament being a huge constituency in this matter; a huge stakeholder, I think we should have heard from Parliament. The central theme of this suit was going to affect Parliament,” he explained.
DL News12 March 2022
General
Constitution is clear on Deputy Speaker’s right to vote – President Akufo-Addo
The President's comments are a reaction to a Supreme Court ruling on the matter of Deputy Speakers having the right to vote while presiding in Parliament.
DL News10 March 2022
General
SC unanimous ruling on voting right of Deputy Speaker: Shocking but not surprising-John Mahama
In a Facebook post, Mr. Mahama also described the ruling as “An unfortunate interpretation for convenience that sets a dangerous precedent of judicial interference in Parliamentary procedure for the future.”
DLN10 March 2022
General
SC ruling on voting right of Deputy Speaker an interference in Parliamentary Convention - Minority Leader
“Everywhere in the world, in civilized Democracies including the United Kingdom, the Presiding officer’s vote is discounted," Mr. Iddrisu noted.
DLN9 March 2022
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
Courts
Court issues warrant for the arrest of Madina MP
The Ghana Police Service had secured a criminal summons for the Madina MP to appear in court on November 8, 2021.
DL News29 November 2021
Courts
Parliamentary Immunity: Sosu is out of the country – Speaker tells court
He is alleged to have recklessly driven into a crowd after a protest last Monday, October 25, 2021, in the Madina Constituency, directly endangering the lives of the Senior Officers and other civilians,
DL News8 November 2021
General
We are fleshing out Standing Orders on parliamentary privileges and immunities – Dr. Ayine
While legal experts have stated that the police are not bound to seek the permission of the Speaker before effecting the arrest of an MP, some MP’s and even the Speaker of Parliament have justified the need for parliamentary immunity.
DL News5 November 2021
Crime
Police proffer charges against Hon Sosu: Expected in court on November 8
On October 25, 2021, the Member of Parliament for Madina, Francis Xavier Sosu led a Demonstration in his Constituency to protest the bad state of roads.
DL News3 November 2021
Courts
Full Text: Wontumi’s reflections from prison
Chairman Wontumi notes that his incarceration has been a period of deep reflection. He has had first-hand interaction with prison officers, inmates, and the conditions under which the Ghana Prison Service operates - a system he says has see...
Dr. Palgrave Boakye-Danquah28 October 2026
General
At GLS maiden conference: Bagbin urges reforms that solve practical problems
Speaking at the Ghana Law Society’s maiden Annual Bar Conference, held under the theme “Legal Reforms: The Place of the Ghanaian Lawyer,” he said the success of legal reform should not be judged by the number of laws Parliament passes.
DL News1 October 2026
General
Bagbin pushes committee to fast-track anti-LGBTQ+ Bill
Mr Bagbin told the House that the bill remains a major issue of public interest and must be moved forward in the legislative process.
DL News22 May 2026
General
Bagbin backs urgent passage of Spousal Property Bill
On Friday, May 8, 2026, FIDA took its concerns to Parliament House in Accra, where its leadership met Speaker Alban Bagbin and presented a four-page petition.
DL News11 May 2026