{
  "id": 3278313,
  "title": "Speaker Bagbin justifies recall of Parliament gor 5-Day emergency sitting",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/speaker-bagbin-justifies-recall-of-parliament-gor-5-day-emergency",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-25T13:54:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghanaian Times",
    "slug": "ghanaian-times",
    "url": "https://ghanaiantimes.com.gh/speaker-bagbin-justifies-recall-of-parliament-gor-5-day-emergency-sitting/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In an effort to address urgent matters, the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has called a five-day emergency session of Parliament, set to conclude on August 28, 2026. The Speaker informed Members of Parliament about the letter received from President John Dramani Mahama on August 11, 2026, requesting the emergency recall. During the meeting, Members of Parliament were encouraged to join from their respective constituencies.\n\nThe primary issues to be addressed during the emergency session include the consideration and possible passage of the Banks and Specialised Deposit-Taking Institutions (Amendment) Bill, 2026. Two ministerial nominees, Mahama Ayariga for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, and Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings for Environment, Science and Technology, are set to be discussed. Additionally, nominations for three Justices of the Supreme Court - Justice Sophia Rosetta Bernasko, Justice Edward Amoako Asante, and Justice Anthony Forson Junior - are expected to be under consideration.\n\nConcerning the Majority Leader, Speaker Bagbin clarified that despite Mahama Ayariga's nomination as Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, he continues to serve as the Majority Leader until the NDC officially announces any changes in its leadership position. The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, also addressed the House, welcoming Members from their various constituencies.",
  "summary": "The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has justified the recall of Parliament for a five-day emergency meeting ending August 28, 2026. Addressing the House, the Speaker disclosed that he received a letter from President John Dramani Mahama dated August 11, 2026, requesting the recall of Parliament to consider some urgent matters ahead of … The post Speaker Bagbin justifies…",
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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."
}