{
  "id": 19150851,
  "title": "Don’t Rush Legislation – Speaker To MPs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/dont-rush-legislation-speaker-to-mps",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T11:59:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Guide Network",
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    "url": "https://dailyguidenetwork.com/dont-rush-legislation-speaker-to-mps/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, Speaker of Parliament, has warned Members of Parliament (MPs) against hastily passing legislation. During the opening of the Parliamentary Training Institute’s Annual Parliamentary Committee Leadership Development Programme in Accra, the Speaker emphasized that the quality of legislative scrutiny must be a top priority for Parliament. He noted that the body had to recall four bills that were initially passed to give them additional consideration, stating this does not reflect well on Parliament. Bagbin cautioned MPs against allowing anyone to pressure them into rushing legislation, explaining that it is the MPs themselves who will be held responsible for any flawed laws. He highlighted that the effectiveness of Parliament extends beyond constitutional powers to include competence, integrity, and commitment in exercising those powers. He stressed that a parliament's strength is measured not just by the volume of legislation passed or the intensity of debates but through the quality of legislative scrutiny, oversight effectiveness, representation responsiveness, and citizen confidence. Among the bills to be reconsidered is the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2025, which aims to criminalize LGBTQ+ activities and traditional family values. The Ghana Investment Promotion Authority (GIPA) Bill, 2025, was also recalled due to identified errors. Bagbin stressed that Parliament retains the authority to rescind a bill, even after it has passed the third reading stage, under the 1992 Constitution. He urged committee leaders to take their responsibilities seriously, build consensus, and ensure laws can withstand public scrutiny. Former Majority Leader Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu lamented Parliament's failure to effectively discharge its oversight responsibilities, particularly over the Bank of Ghana. He criticized the Auditor-General for leaking audit reports before Parliament's consideration, which harms individuals' reputations and weakens the institution. He emphasized that the Auditor-General's work is incomplete until Parliament addresses the report, stressing the importance of confronting challenges to strengthen parliamentary effectiveness.",
  "summary": "Cross section of MPs at the event The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has cautioned Members of Parliament (MPs) against rushing legislation through Parliament, citing recent instances Read More... The post Don’t Rush Legislation – Speaker To MPs appeared first on DailyGuide Network .",
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