{
  "id": 10782167,
  "title": "Walewale MP withdraws ‘rude’ remark, apologises to Speaker Bagbin",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/walewale-mp-withdraws-rude-remark-apologises-to-speaker-bagbin",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T21:00:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/walewale-mp-withdraws-rude-remark-apologises-to-speaker-bagbin/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dr Kabiru Tiah Mahama, the Member of Parliament representing Walewale, has expressed regret for his use of the term \"rude\" in reference to Speaker Alban Bagbin's decision to recall Parliament. This apology came during a special session of the House on Tuesday, September 29, after Mr Bagbin had rebuked the MP for his comments made during a press conference. The Speaker noted that while Members were free to critique his decisions, such criticism must be done in a respectful manner that upheld the dignity of Parliament and the Speaker's office. Mr Bagbin explained that the recall was done in line with the Standing Orders, specifically Order 58(4), following a request from President John Dramani Mahama for the House to address urgent matters. He emphasized that while Members were allowed to question decisions and challenge procedures, they had a duty to safeguard the integrity of the institutions that form the backbone of Ghana's democracy. In response to this incident, the Speaker directed Dr Tiah Mahama to retract the word \"rude\" and apologize to both the House and the Speaker's office. The MP acknowledged his mistake, explaining that despite his understanding that \"rude\" meant something unpleasant, he had been incorrect. The Speaker's call for responsible public discourse was clear, urging political figures to engage in dialogue without resorting to insults or language that disrespects the institutions they serve.",
  "summary": "The Member of Parliament for Walewale, Dr Kabiru Tiah Mahama, has apologised to Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin and the House after withdrawing his description of the Speaker’s decision to recall Parliament as “rude”. The MP rendered the apology during Parliament’s emergency sitting on Tuesday, September 29, following a rebuke from Mr Bagbin over comments […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Freedom of expression doesn’t require degradation of public discourse – Bagbin",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/freedom-of-expression-doesnt-require-degradation-of-public-discourse",
        "published": "2026-09-29T16:14:15.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "3News",
        "title": "President's call for national dialogue on freedom of expression is timely - Speaker Bagbin",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/presidents-call-for-national-dialogue-on-freedom-of-expression-is",
        "published": "2026-09-29T16:30:10.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}