Minority walks out of Parliament after Bagbin orders Abu Jinapor out

On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, a significant event unfolded in Parliament following a contentious debate over allegations of diplomatic passport sales. The Minority caucus decided to walk out in solidarity with a Member of Parliament, Samuel Abu Jinapor, after Speaker Alban Bagbin ordered him out of the Chamber. The controversy stemmed from Jinapor's claim that he possessed evidence suggesting that diplomatic passports were being sold at prices ranging from $10,000 to $50,000.

He had called for a thorough investigation into this alleged practice. However, the Majority Leader, James Agalga, disputed Jinapor's claim, demanding that the Damongo MP provide concrete evidence to support his allegations or retract them. Speaker Bagbin further escalated the situation by instructing Jinapor to substantiate his claims or withdraw the statement.

Despite repeated requests to retract the assertion, Jinapor remained steadfast in his position. In the end, Jinapor conceded and withdrew the claim. However, the Speaker's directive resulted in the Marshals escorting Mr. Jinapor out of the Chamber for non-compliance with the request. This decision infuriated the Minority caucus, leading them to stage a walkout in support of the Damongo MP.

The incident further exacerbated the already tense relationship between the Majority and Minority factions in Parliament, who were locked in a dispute over the issuance of diplomatic and service passports.