Dafeamekpor explains why Parliament was recalled
Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has recalled Parliament from recess for a five-day sitting to consider urgent parliamentary business. The recall will begin on Monday, August 24, and continue until Friday, August 28, 2026, at Parliament House in Accra. The directive was issued by Speaker Bagbin on Wednesday, August 12, in accordance with […]
Ghana's Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has called Parliament back from its recess for a five-day sitting on August 24-28, 2026. This decision was made on August 12 in accordance with parliamentary rules. The Speaker has the authority, as stated in Order 58(4) of the Standing Orders, to summon the House during a recess when urgent business requires their attention.
Although the exact reasons for the recall were not specified in the Speaker's notice, Majority Chief Whip Nelson Rockson Dafeamekpor shed light on the matter. Speaking on Joy FM's Super Morning Show on August 13, Mr. Dafeamekpor explained that the main agenda will include the vetting of ministers nominated by President John Dramani Mahama following recent reshuffles.
He stated that this recall is essential to enable the House to handle the ministerial nominations and other significant parliamentary matters before the presentation of the national budget.
The five-day session will provide Parliament with a crucial opportunity to conduct necessary vetting and consider pending government business. This move comes as Parliament remains in recess, with the Speaker utilizing his powers under the Standing Orders to bring legislators back to the House to address urgent matters.
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