The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has denied allegations by former Special Prosecutor, Martin Amidu that he had a meeting with President Akufo-Addo in Dubai in 2021, prior to the rejection of the 2022 budget.

According to a statement released by the Speaker's Communication Unit, the claims are baseless, unfounded, and part of a deliberate attempt to tarnish the Speaker's reputation.

The statement dated May 28, 2024, and signed by Peter Bamfo, said Mr Bagbin has a long record of distinguished and honest public service and will continue to put the interest of Ghana first.

"The Rt Hon Speaker will not be deterred from carrying out his public service duties, guiding and providing leadership for Parliament even in the face of insinuations, unprovoked attacks and unfounded allegations like Mr Amidu's," the statement added.

The clarification follows some allegation made by Mr Amidu in a write up calling out the National Democratic Congress (NDC), its 2024 flagbearer and national chairman.

"Asiedu Nketiah and John Mahama, did your self-confessed corrupt Speaker of Parliament not meet the President in Dubai in 2021 before he returned to Parliament to turn a closed eye to his own determination that rejected the 2022 Budget Statement ad Economic Policy of Government?

"Did you not see, observe, and read the reaction and excitement amongst your Minority Leader and his team after meeting the President on 20th May, 2024,"he wrote.

But the Speaker insists that he does not have a vote in Parliament and does not take part in decisions of the House as stated in the 1992 Constitution and affirmed by the Supreme Court of Ghana.

The Speaker is, therefore, asking Martin Amidu to withdraw his statements and apologise unreservedly within seven days, or he will take the necessary action against him.

Find the full statement below: