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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.
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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.”
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Majority to disallow Assin North MP from partaking in Parliamentary business – Atta Akyea
Samuel Atta Akyea said once the High Court has declared the MP as a non-legislator, he cannot be allowed to be in the House.
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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.
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Xavier-Sosu: Police deny reports of attempted arrest of MP at church
“The MP, Hon. Francis Xavier-Sosu was invited on the day of the protest to assist the Police for his alleged involvement in the unlawful blockade of a road and the destruction of public property but he declined the invitation. He declined f...
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Initiate Parliamentary Enquiry into 2020 General elections-ASEPA to Speaker of Parliament
ASEPA is of the view that issues of accountability and oversight go beyond the Jurisdiction of the Courts but falls under the powers of the Legislature.
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Why Ghana’s “Auditor General Reports” Risk Becoming Circus Shows: Bright Simons
The sense that powerful people, especially those at the apex of the political system, are not exempt from the reach of public audits is the only way to restore confidence in the usefulness of these exercises.
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Auditor General’s report: GNPC breached public procurement law
GNPC signed and awarded five international business contracts between 2015 to 2018 without the necessary parliamentary approval.
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Sputnik V saga: Breaches of law unprecedented – Legal Practitioner
Mr. Kpebu threw his support behind demands for a wider probe and also called on the Minister to come clean on who called the shots regarding the payments if he insists he had no hand in it.
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Assin North: Don’t waste resources on criminal case against Gyakye Quayson – Kpebu
Recent history has seen a former Member of Parliament jailed for a similar offence.
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“We shall resist every attempt to subvert the will of the people” – James Quayson
A Cape Coast High Court on Wednesday 28th July 29, 2021, ruled that the Parliamentary election held in the Assin North constituency on December 7, 2020, be overturned
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Court adjourns Essikado-Ketan parliamentary election petition to March 23
A Sekondi High Court has adjourned an election petition filed by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for Essikado-Ketan in the 2020 elections, Professor Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah challenging the results declared by...
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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...
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Who succeeds Chief Justice Baffoe-Bonnie?
This DL News feature examines six Supreme Court justices whose professional backgrounds offer different perspectives on that choice: Gabriel Pwamang, Avril Lovelace-Johnson, Emmanuel Yonny Kulendi, Samuel Kwame Adibu-Asiedu, Senyo Dzamefe a...
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CSOs demand law, firm timelines for constitutional reform process
The platform, made up of more than 100 organisations, wants Parliament to pass a Constitutional Reform Implementation and Roadmap Act to guide the entire exercise.
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GRA serves audit notice on firm of lawyer who sued over tax exemption powers
GRA said the firm had been selected for audit under the tax laws, but stressed that the exercise should not be taken as proof of any wrongdoing.
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OSP probes alleged GH¢70,000 payment linked to parliamentary vetting
The probe follows the circulation of a purported memorandum attributed to Asokwa MP and Deputy Minority Leader, Patricia Appiagyei.
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Referendum on proposed constitutional amendment scheduled for 2027-Mahama
According to the President, voters will be asked to decide on proposed amendments to entrenched provisions of the 1992 Constitution when they go to the polls to elect Assembly Members next year.
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Bawumia urges Mahama not to assent to Tribunals Bill
Addressing the nation on Sunday, July 19, Dr Bawumia said a law that could reshape the country’s judicial structure must not be pushed through on the strength of parliamentary numbers alone.
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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.
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