Audio By Carbonatix
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has announced the postponement of the commencement of the Third Meeting of the First Session of the Ninth Parliament of the Fourth Republic.
Parliament was initially scheduled to reconvene on Tuesday, October 14, for the start of the new meeting.
In an official notice issued from his office on Monday, October 6, the Speaker explained that the decision was taken due to circumstances beyond his control.
“I, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, Speaker of Parliament, hereby give notice that the commencement of the Third Meeting of the First Session of the Ninth Parliament of the Fourth Republic is deferred until further notice due to circumstances beyond my control,” the notice stated.
The letter, dated October 6, was issued pursuant to a Notice to Summon Parliament that was earlier dated September 29.
Read also: Parliament to resume sitting on October 14
The Speaker, however, assured that further communication will be made once the circumstances necessitating the delay are resolved.
Latest Stories
-
Gender Ministry convenes Equity Committee meeting, commissions secretariat to strengthen coordination
34 minutes -
Aggie Asiimwe Konde: Soil is Africa’s hidden growth asset
35 minutes -
Fiscal slippage could weigh on Ghana’s credit rating – S&P warns
42 minutes -
Gender Ministry reviews Anti-Trafficking Action Plan to strengthen implementation
47 minutes -
Fidelity Bank supports UG’s ‘One Student, One Laptop’ initiative
48 minutes -
Ellembelle MP donates 1,000 set of furniture to KIMTECK
52 minutes -
We’re focused on basic needs, not Anti-LGBTQ Bill – Mahama
57 minutes -
Mahama announces April 15 launch for Free Primary Health Care Programme
1 hour -
Government pushes scaled investment in women entrepreneurs at Accra Summit
1 hour -
Gov’t sets 12%–12.5% guidance for 7-year bond as market re-entry gains momentum
1 hour -
Tourism Minister encourages youth to take advantage of theatre for jobs
1 hour -
New political party to challenge dominance of two major parties
1 hour -
Stroke survivors demand inclusive healthcare, urgent policy interventions nationwide
1 hour -
China reaffirms unwavering ties with Ghana as Ambassador presents credentials
1 hour -
Wrongful teacher postings undermine early childhood education in Upper East
2 hours