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Bagbin’s Cocaine Ruling: Osahen Throws Down The Gauntlet

The Minority in Parliament has filed a formal motion challenging Speaker Alban Bagbin’s decision to block a proposed parliamentary inquiry into major cocaine seizures linked to Ghana. The motion, filed by First Deputy Minority Whip and Tolon MP, Habib Iddrisu, invokes Standing Order 127 of Parliament’s Standing Orders and seeks a review of the Speaker’s […] The post Bagbin’s Cocaine Ruling:…

The Minority in Ghana’s Parliament has filed a formal motion to challenge Speaker Alban Bagbin’s decision to block a proposed parliamentary inquiry into major cocaine seizures linked to the country. The motion, filed by First Deputy Minority Whip Habib Iddrisu, seeks a review of Bagbin’s September 29, 2026 ruling that declared the proposed investigation inadmissible.

The Minority argues that the existence of ongoing criminal proceedings should not prevent Parliament from exercising its constitutional oversight responsibilities, particularly in cases where questions have been raised about the performance of public institutions.

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