{
  "id": 18080924,
  "title": "Minority seeks review of Speaker’s ruling on narcotics inquiry",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/minority-seeks-review-of-speakers-ruling-on-narcotics-inquiry",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T06:22:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghanaian Times",
    "slug": "ghanaian-times",
    "url": "https://ghanaiantimes.com.gh/minority-seeks-review-of-speakers-ruling-on-narcotics-inquiry/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Minority Caucus in Ghana's Parliament has submitted a motion requesting a reevaluation of the Speaker's decision to dismiss their prior request for a parliamentary inquiry into the rising number of narcotics trafficking cases associated with Ghana. Mr. Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader, announced the motion on behalf of the caucus, stating it was in accordance with Standing Order 127 of Parliament. He also mentioned the caucus would file additional motions addressing critical national issues. These matters include the decline in cocoa prices, illegal small-scale mining, the 24-Hour Economy Policy, allegations of female student sexual abuse at Obuasi Senior High School, the FIFA World Cup visa controversy, and the evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa. Mr. Afenyo-Markin noted that these motions aim to summon relevant ministers and heads of public institutions to Parliament to answer for the actions being taken to address these concerns. This announcement was made during a media briefing held by the leadership of the two parliamentary caucuses to mark the start of the Third Meeting of the Second Session of the Ninth Parliament.",
  "summary": "THE Minority Caucus in Parliament has filed a motion seeking a review of the Speaker’s decision to reject its earlier request for a parliamentary inquiry into the increasing number of narcotics trafficking cases linked to Ghana. The Minority Leader, Mr Alexander Afenyo-Markin, said the motion, filed through the First Deputy Whip and Member of Parliament … The post Minority seeks review of…",
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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."
}