{
  "id": 18133741,
  "title": "Majority pledges support for drug seizures inquiry, says it is not running from accountability",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/majority-pledges-support-for-drug-seizures-inquiry-says-it-is-not",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T14:05:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GBC Ghana",
    "slug": "gbc-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/news/politics/majority-pledges-support-for-drug-seizures-inquiry-says-it-is-not-running-from-accountability/2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Majority Caucus in Ghana's Parliament has expressed its intention to support a proposed parliamentary inquiry into major narcotics seizures connected to the country, stating it is not evading accountability. The Majority Leader, James Agalga, affirmed that the governing side would consider the motion and support it if deemed meritorious and endorsed by the Speaker, in accordance with Parliament's Standing Orders. Agalga emphasized that the governing side is not avoiding responsibility and will engage in the necessary procedures if the motion gains traction and backing from the Speaker.\n\nIn response to concerns raised by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, Agalga dismissed allegations that drug seizures have intensified during the current National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration. He pointed out that similar cases were documented during the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) government, and stressed that Parliament's role includes scrutinizing the operations of public institutions. Agalga assured the public that Parliament's duty to oversee public institutions would not be compromised and that the Majority will not sidestep its legislative responsibilities.",
  "summary": "The Majority Caucus in Parliament has pledged to support the Minority’s proposed motion for a parliamentary inquiry into major narcotics seizures linked to Ghana, insisting it is not running away from accountability. Majority Leader and Leader of Government Business, James Agalga said the governing side was prepared to consider the motion and could support it […]",
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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."
}