{
  "id": 10740118,
  "title": "‘Give caucus leaders adequate time to speak before ruling’ – Afenyo-Markin to Bagbin",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/give-caucus-leaders-adequate-time-to-speak-before-ruling-afenyo",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T17:30:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/give-caucus-leaders-adequate-time-to-speak-before-ruling-afenyo-markin-to-bagbin/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Parliamentary Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin implored Speaker Alban Bagbin to grant parliamentary caucus leaders sufficient time to voice their perspectives before the House decides on the admissibility of a matter under discussion. During an emergency sitting, Mr Afenyo-Markin emphasized that the issue carried broader implications, affecting Ghana's democratic credibility and international standing. He noted that both the Ghanaian populace and the global community would be closely observing how Parliament manages the situation.\n\nMr Afenyo-Markin stressed the importance of the Speaker's consideration of the caucus leaders' viewpoints prior to finalizing a decision. He reiterated that the speakership specifically allocated time for these leaders to address the House on behalf of their respective factions. Afenyo-Markin clarified that the invitation pertained solely to the leaders' presentations for and on behalf of their caucuses.\n\nIn Afenyo-Markin's view, allowing the leaders ample time to articulate their arguments would facilitate the Speaker's deliberation, ensuring a well-rounded assessment of all pertinent perspectives. He cautioned that the proceedings were emblematic of the nation's international reputation, particularly in light of recent remarks made by a government official concerning the country's standing among its diplomatic partners. Afenyo-Markin argued that when the Speaker solicits input to aid in determining the matter's admissibility, those granted the opportunity to contribute must be afforded the chance to present their positions in their entirety. Afenyo-Markin's stance is part of the broader discourse being advanced to the Speaker as he deliberates submissions from both sides of the House before reaching a verdict on the matter.",
  "summary": "Minority Leader in Parliament Alexander Afenyo-Markin has urged Speaker Alban Bagbin to allow the leaders of the respective parliamentary caucuses adequate opportunity to make their submissions before ruling on the admissibility of the matter before the House. Speaking during Parliament’s emergency sitting, Mr Afenyo-Markin said the issue had implications beyond the immediate proceedings,…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "‘Don’t reward only bitter tongues’ – Bagbin tells political party leaders",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/dont-reward-only-bitter-tongues-bagbin-tells-political-party-leaders",
        "published": "2026-09-29T17:13:09.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "‘Give caucus leaders adequate time to speak before ruling’ – Afenyo-Markin to Bagbin",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/give-caucus-leaders-adequate-time-to-speak-before-ruling-afenyo-10752465",
        "published": "2026-09-29T18:06:44.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}