{
  "id": 18172761,
  "title": "Full text: Afenyo-Markin defends Abu Jinapor on diplomatic passport for sale allegation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/full-text-afenyo-markin-defends-abu-jinapor-on-diplomatic-passport",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T19:51:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "3News",
    "slug": "3news",
    "url": "https://3news.com/news/full-text-afenyo-markin-defends-abu-jinapor-on-diplomatic-passport-for-sale-allegation"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, defended MP Samuel Abu Jinapor against allegations of selling diplomatic passports. Jinapor claimed this occurred between November 3 and November 4, but failed to provide evidence. The Speaker, Alban Bagbin, issued a directive for Jinapor to withdraw from the House. Afenyo-Markin labelled the Speaker's actions as disproportionate and unfair, calling it \"parliamentary bullying.\" The Minority invited journalists to witness the incident, emphasizing the need for candor and accountability in the House. They questioned the Speaker's response to Jinapor's allegations, suggesting that compliance with a directive should not result in punitive measures. The Minority intends to investigate Jinapor's claims and present their findings to the House.",
  "summary": "Mr Jinapor alleged in Parliament on November 3, that diplomatic passports are sold for between GHC10,000 and GHC50,000.",
  "key_points": [
    "Minority Leader Afenyo-Markin defended MP Abu Jinapor against passport sale allegations.",
    "Jinapor claimed passport sale between November 3-4, but lacked evidence."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Abu Jinapor and Minority shall not be silenced; Ablakwa was loud when in opposition – Afenyo-Markin",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/abu-jinapor-and-minority-shall-not-be-silenced-ablakwa-was-loud-when",
        "published": "2026-11-04T17:03:15.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "GBC Ghana",
        "title": "We shall not be silenced – Afenyo-Markin vows, accuses gov’t of intimidating Minority",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/we-shall-not-be-silenced-afenyo-markin-vows-accuses-govt-of",
        "published": "2026-11-04T17:40:07.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}