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Members of Parliament (MPs) are now allowed to join an independent caucus in Parliament under the recently adopted Standing Orders of the House.

The Speaker of Parliament, Mr Alban Bagbin, has disclosed that the new Standing Orders of the House now allow Members of Parliament to form an independent caucus, separate from the Majority or Minority caucuses. Speaking during the presentation of his opening remarks in Parliament, Mr Bagbin highlighted that the updated standing orders, effective from Tuesday, February 6th, provide MPs with the...

Adwoa Safo Raises Gender Bias Concerns In National Pledge

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has disclosed that the new Standing Orders of the House include provisions enabling MPs to belong to an independent caucus.

During a spirited parliamentary debate, Dome Kwabenya MP Sara Adwoa Safo challenged the gender bias in the language of the National Pledge.

Minority Leader in Parliament, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has charged President Nana Akufo-Addo to reform his government and governance style, just as Parliament has done.

Adwoa Safo Raises Gender Bias Concerns In National Pledge

This significant amendment in the new standing orders mandates heads of institutions to personally appear before Parliament to address inquiries pertaining to their agencies, a departure from the previous protocol where Ministers of State could represent them during questioning.

MPs Set To Recite National Pledge And Undergo Roll Call Before Proceedings

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