Alban Bagbin

Approval of new ministers: ‘We must stop undue and unwarranted politicking’ – AG

Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has accused the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin of dabbling in politics. Mr. Yeboah Dame said Bagbin was misled when he announced the suspension of the approval of Ministers nominated by President Akufo-Addo. In an interview monitored by DL NEWS , Godfred Yeboah Dame said the matter must be resolved immediately. "So we must stop undue and unwarranted politicking, as simple as […]

March 22, 2024 35

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Bagbin suspends approval of new Ministers over Akufo-Addo’s anti-gay bill directive

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has suspended the consideration of the nomination of Ministers and Deputy Ministers of State by President Akufo-Addo due to his reluctance to assent to the bill on Human Sexual Rights and Family Values. Bagbin’s decision stems from an interlocutory injunction filed at the Supreme Court by MP for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Etse K. Dafeamekpor, rendering Parliament unable to sanction new ministers nominated by President […]

March 21, 2024 44

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John Kumah’s family officially informs Speaker about his death

The family of late Ejisu MP and Deputy Finance Minister, John Kumah has officially informed the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin of his death. This was during a courtesy call on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. First Deputy Speaker and Bekwai MP, Joseph Osei Owusu received the bereaved family on behalf of Mr Bagbin and Parliament. John Kumah died on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at the Suhum Government Hospital after a […]

March 20, 2024 41

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Tetteh Quarshie is the economic backbone of Ghana – Bagbin

The Speaker of Parliament of Ghana, Right Hon. Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin, has urged Ghanaians to reconsider the long-held belief that cocoa is the backbone of the country's economy. Instead, he asserted that the true economic backbone of Ghana is Tetteh Quarshie, the pioneer credited with introducing cocoa to the country. Addressing the public, Right Hon. Bagbin called attention to the lack of recognition for Tetteh Quarshie's immense contribution to […]

February 15, 2024 49

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I prefer to die than to see LGBTQ legalized in Ghana- Bagbin

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban S. K. Bagbin, has indicated that he prefers to die than to see the legalization of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) activities in Ghana. “For you all to participate in it count me out of Ghana because I will prefer to join my maker than to live. That is me I am a Catholic and I will not do anything that will end […]

June 13, 2023 53

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Your remarks on the anti-gay bill is undemocratic – Alban Bagbin to Kamala Harris

Comments made by the vice president of the United States regarding LGBTQ issues have been deemed undemocratic by Speaker of the House Alban Bagbin. During her meeting with President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Monday, US Vice President Kamala Harris stated that she had discussed the matter with the President and believes it to be a human rights issue. Alban Bagbin criticised Kamala Harris while speaking at a breakfast gathering […]

March 28, 2023 52

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Speaker Alban Bagbin installed new sub-Chief of Awudome

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin, has been installed as a chief in Awudome with the title Togbe Nutefeworla Awudome I. Mr Bagbin was honoured by the chiefs and people of Awudome Traditional Area in the Volta Region for his contribution to national development during the AWO Festival. The Paramount Chief of the area, Togbega Addai Kwasi Dzani XIII, led a delegation of sub-Chiefs and Queens to formally […]

March 28, 2023 61