Habib Iddrisu, the Deputy Minority Chief Whip, rejected the Speaker's argument that ongoing court cases should prevent Parliament from investigating Ghana's alleged role as a drug transit hub. He argued that Parliament's constitutional mandate under Articles 103(3) and 103(6) should take precedence over Standing Orders, citing the Kpandai matter as an example of Parliament acting on issues before the courts.
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Habib Iddrisu has contested Speaker Alban Bagbin's decision to reject a Minority motion for a parliamentary inquiry into major narcotics seizures linked to Ghana, arguing that Parliament can exercise constitutional oversight powers despite ongoing court proceedings. The Speaker had cited potential prejudice to judicial matters, but Iddrisu contends that constitutional mandate should not be overridden by Standing Orders.
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Habib Iddrisu, Deputy Minority Chief Whip, expressed surprise that Speaker Alban Bagbin rejected a Minority motion seeking a parliamentary inquiry into major narcotics seizures linked to Ghana, after Parliament was recalled for an extraordinary sitting to address the issue.
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Tolon MP Habib Iddrisu says the motion rejected by Speaker Alban Bagbin was identical in substance to the memorandum he submitted to trigger Parliament's recall, which had sought action on Ghana's status as a transit hub for illicit drugs. Iddrisu said he was surprised the Speaker did not admit the motion despite having prior knowledge of its contents.
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Speaker Bagbin has rejected a minority motion seeking a parliamentary inquiry into major narcotics seizures linked to Ghana, ruling that such an inquiry would interfere with ongoing criminal investigations and judicial proceedings. Bagbin said the proposed Ad Hoc Committee would prejudice the interests of parties to pending judicial matters, though he left open the possibility of future parliamentary inquiry once criminal proceedings conclude.
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The Citizens' Platform on Constitutional Reform has called for a major restructuring of Ghana's governance system, demanding tighter limits on presidential powers and stronger constitutional safeguards to prevent excessive concentration of authority in the Executive. The coalition wants appointments to independent and oversight institutions to be made through transparent, competitive and merit-based processes rather than being left to presidential discretion.
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The Kebbi Caucus of the African Democratic Congress has petitioned the Police Service Commission and Inspector-General of Police over the alleged illegal detention of party members and supporters in the state, raising concerns about due process and the use of political affiliation as grounds for deprivation of liberty.
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Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ended his working vacation in Europe after spending at least 30 days away from Nigeria, departing Paris for Lagos. His return, originally scheduled for 21 days after departing Abuja on August 30, was rescheduled twice and drew criticism from opposition parties over his extended absence.
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