Speaker Rules Matthew Nyindam Retains Parliamentary Seat Pending Appeal Window
Speaker Alban Bagbin has ruled that Kpandai MP Matthew Nyindam remains a member of Parliament despite a High Court order for a re-run, citing a mandatory seven-day appeal window.
Speaker Refers Afenyo-Markin to Privileges Committee Over ECOWAS Parliament Attendance
Speaker Alban Bagbin has referred Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin to the Privileges Committee for allegedly attending an ECOWAS Parliament session despite being removed from Ghana’s official delegation.
Parliament Approves Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as Chief Justice After Intense 163–69 Vote
Ghana’s Parliament has approved Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as Chief Justice after a tense session marked by Minority resistance and a decisive 163–69 vote. Speaker Bagbin urges the new CJ to draw lessons from the contentious process.
SSNIT Recovers GH¢7.4 Million from Defaulting Employers — PAC Probes Outstanding Contributions
The Director-General of SSNIT has told Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee that GH¢7.4 million of outstanding employer contributions has been recovered, while legislators raised further concerns about rent arrears and delayed recoveries.
Parliament Split as minority Demands Suspension of Acting Chief Justice’s Vetting; Majority Insists Process Must Continue
Ghana’s Parliament split as Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo‑Markin demands the vetting of the acting Chief Justice be suspended until the Supreme Court settles pending cases — while Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga insists Parliament must proceed with its constitutional duty.