News from parliament
LIVESTREAMED: Parliamentary proceedings of Friday, January 29
Ayariga’s motion for the absorption of 2021 tertiary fees rejected by parliament
I will not be stumbling block to government business - Speaker Bagbin
China congratulates Speaker Bagbin on his assumption of office
Central Regional minister-designate upbeat about her chances with the Vetting Committee
I’ll not be stumbling block to government business – Bagbin
Twifo Ati Morkwa MP opens up on fraud charges against him, pleads innocent
Bagbin reminded to probe pandemonium by lawmakers
Petition challenging our client’s citizenship dead-on-arrival – Lawyers for Assin North MP
‘I couldn’t sleep’ – Bagbin speaks on his election as Speaker of Parliament
A spirit descended on me that I was going to win Speaker election – Bagbin
Bagbin commends Mahama, leadership of NDC for his election as Speaker
Reject Ofori-Atta’s nomination as Finance Minister – Group to Appointment Committee
Nominees must prove before Appointments Committee they’re more than qualified - Sosu
We've vowed not to take bribes during vetting - Dep. Minority Whip
Vetting will be tough for Ofori-Atta, security ministers – Ephson
So Parliament erred
Insurance Bill, 2020 receives presidential assent – Outgoing NIC Board Chair
Ministerial appointments: We only see a recycled list, no new thinking – Haruna Iddrisu
NDC MPs are simply unbribable and impenetrable – Okudzeto Ablakwa
NDC MP’s Appointments c’ttee not ‘mere conveyor belts’ – Okudzeto Ablakwa
Parliament set to vet President’s nominees
Fomena MP takes Speaker seat during Rawlings tribute
Allow committees in parliament vet candidates for their respective ministries - Kwaku Azar
NDC petitions Bagbin to expel First Deputy Speaker from Parliament
Bagbin rejects Majority’s demand to halt vetting over revision of standing orders
Parliament to go virtual
Bagbin declares Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu as Majority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu Minority Leader
Mahama Ayariga defends motion to suspend payment of university fees
NDC will not be obstructionists in Parliament – Ablakwa
NPP asks Speaker Bagbin to remain impartial as it maintains majority
Suspension of 2021 school fees: Parliament to decide today
NPP accuses NDC of undermining democracy by protecting Assin North MP
Interesting times ahead – NDC National Youth Organiser warns appointees of rigorous vetting in parliament
Parliament constitutes 2 committees to oversee urgent businesses
Peace Council engaging NPP, NDC caucus in Parliament