{
  "id": 18044389,
  "title": "Diplomatic passport row rocks Parliament as Minority stages walkout",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/diplomatic-passport-row-rocks-parliament-as-minority-stages-walkout",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T00:21:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/diplomatic-passport-row-rocks-parliament-as-minority-stages-walkout/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Parliament experienced intense turmoil on Tuesday, November 3, as Speaker Alban Bagbin expelled Member of Parliament for Damongo, Samuel Abu Jinapor, from the chamber amid a fierce disagreement concerning allegations of diplomatic passports being sold for up to $50,000. The impasse unfolded during a parliamentary session on the issuance of diplomatic passports, a responsibility vested in the Minister for Foreign Affairs. Jinapor presented evidence suggesting the sale of diplomatic passports within a range of $10,000 to $50,000, urging an investigation into the matter and expressing concerns over the process's integrity. The Majority Leader, James Agalga, urged Jinapor to provide proof to substantiate his claim or retract it. Speaker Bagbin also demanded evidence from Jinapor, either supporting or withdrawing the allegation. As the exchange escalated, Jinapor refused to back down, prompting Speaker Bagbin to direct the Marshal of Parliament to remove him from the chamber due to non-compliance. The order sparked a protest from the Minority caucus, with the members walking out in support of their colleague. The incident halted proceedings and highlighted the growing tensions between the two factions of the House regarding the manner in which allegations were addressed during parliamentary debates.",
  "summary": "Parliament was thrown into a tense confrontation on Tuesday, November 3, after Speaker Alban Bagbin ordered the Member of Parliament for Damongo, Samuel Abu Jinapor, out of the chamber following a heated disagreement over allegations that diplomatic passports were being sold for as much as $50,000.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Minority walks out after Speaker has Abu Jinapor removed over diplomatic passport claim",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/minority-walks-out-after-speaker-has-abu-jinapor-removed-over",
        "published": "2026-11-03T19:20:45.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}