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  There must be soul searching and far reaching consequences for the despicable scenes in Parliament over the last few hours. Nothing must be swept under the red carpet of the hallowed chamber when that time comes. Those who viciously assault our democracy must know there’s a heavy price to pay. For now, the epic victory of Ghana’s most decorated legislator, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin as the first Speaker of the House from a different party of the sitting President must be wel...

Persons responsible for chaotic Speaker election must be punished – Ablakwa Listen to article The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa wants persons whose actions disrupted the first proceedings in the 8th Parliament to face the law. He said the incidents are “despicable” and none of it must be swept under the carpet as Parliament undergoes soul-searching over the developments. Several unexpected incidents characterized the inauguration of the new Parliament on ...

To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. Leung Kwok Hung is a celebrated Hong Kong politician and activist. His celebrity is not just due to his antics in the Legislative Council, but also due to his infamous mane of hair – giving him the moniker "Long Hair". In 2012 "Long Hair" was convicted of criminal damage and disorderly behaviour and given a custodial sentence. The prison service in Hong Kong operates in accordance with Stan...

However, Mr Rees-Mogg has said the Government wants the group to stop meeting after its current cut-off date of January 16. In a letter, the Tory MP said: “There will be plenty of opportunities for questions, statements and debates, as well as the detailed analysis of the House select committees in the months ahead. "Whilst this is ultimately a matter for the House, it is the view of the Government that your Committee’s work should come to an end in line with the current temporary Standing ...

Disregard rumours I didnt vote for Prof. Mike Oquaye – Bright Wireko-Brobby By Nana Yaw Reuben Listen to article Member of Parliament for Hemang Lower Denkyira Bright Wireko-Brobby is asking members of the New Patriotic Party to disregard rumours that he did not vote for Prof. Mike Oquaye to continue as Speaker of Parliament. According to him, assertion that he did not cast his vote as claimed in the video making the rounds on social media is false because all votes were cast. “I voted fo...

The MP for North Tongu in the Volta region, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has warned the security personnel deployed in Parliament against harassing lawmakers.

Minority Condemns ‘Gestapo-Style Security Invasion’ of Parliament

By Jaryn Vecchio MLA Tany Yao // Photo via Yaos Facebook Page Tany Yao, MLA for Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo, is apologizing for taking a trip to Mexico over the holidays. He’s come under fire for traveling abroad despite the provincial government and Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, asking everyone to stay home to avoid spreading COVID-19. In a text message to Mix News, Yao says his trip was a poor decision. “This decision did not reflect the higher sta...

Graphic Online BY: graphic.com.gh 705 The Minority in Parliament is demanding the immediate withdrawal of some 6,000 security personnel, deployed by the government ahead of Thursdays inauguration of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. The Minority in a statement signed by the Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu, described the deployment as "a blatant misuse of the national security apparatus to advance narrow parochial partisan interests". It also said it will hold President Akufo-Addo responsi...

COMPLETE STALEMATE IN GHANA’S NEW PARLIAMENT January 6, 2021 I know that the results of some constituencies are in dispute. But for now, according to EC declaration,NDC has 137 seats and NPP has 137 seats in the 8 th Parliament of the Fourth Republic. This is a complete legislative stalemate! It has never happened before in the political history of Ghana. Strangely our prophets and seers have been overtaken by circumstances beyond their control. They did not see it coming and neveralerted us ...