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Bagbin still approving motions from Dubai – Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu alleges

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Speaker Bagbin approving motions from Dubai

Bagin away in the UAE for medical checkups

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Supreme Court delivers landmark ruling on Deputy Speakers

Majority Leader and Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has disclosed that Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin continues to approve of motions even during his absence from the country.

Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, who is also MP for Suame in the Ashanti Region disclosed to journalists in Parliament that the Speaker – who is absent on medical grounds – had directed for motions to be sent for approval.

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With Bagbin currently in Dubai, the Majority Leader cited this development to emphasize how he had refused to delegate weighty responsibilities to his deputies whiles he is away.

“It tells you a Deputy Speaker is not the Speaker, and does not assume full responsibility in the absence of the Speaker,” Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu stated.

In the light of the recent Supreme Court ruling on the voting and quorum rights of Deputy Speakers, the Suame MP said he agreed with the position of the apex court which ruled that sit-in Speakers could vote and could be counted to form quorum.

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He cited the Constitutional position on Speakers having no vote and buttressed it by explaining that the constitutional imperative in Article 104 (2) is for the Speaker alone.

“Deputy Speakers are not mentioned here and our colleagues are saying that when Deputy Speakers are presiding, we should take them as ‘Mr. Speaker’. On account of that, it should be construed that Deputy Speakers are also Speakers and accordingly should not have the power to vote, whether original or casting vote.

“That was the initial contention. Subsequently, they are finding refuge in Order 109 (3) which provides that Deputy Speakers, when they are presiding, will not have their original votes,” he stated.

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The Majority Leader continued, “First of all, we must understand that there is a world of difference between the Speaker and the Deputy Speakers. The Deputy Speakers act on behalf of the Speaker in the chamber in the absence of the Speaker.”

“And that is what it is. Deputy Speakers are not the Speaker. If you are saying that Deputy Speakers, for reasons that they are called Mr. Speaker when they preside, then they should go with all the entitlements and accompaniments of the Speaker,” he insisted.

Though Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has not indicated which exact motions Bagbin had asked to be transmitted to him, it emerged in December 2021 through the Majority Leader, that Bagbin had endorsed a motion filed by Minority NDC MPs as part of the effort to get the approval of the 2022 budget by the Majority NPP rescinded.

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Bagbin oversaw a rejection of the 2022 budget which vote was boycotted by the Minority, he traveled for medical check up the day after.

The Majority side with First Deputy Speaker, Joe Wise, presiding, also reversed the rejection and proceeded to approve the budget.

It was a move to reject the budget again by the Minority that purportedly led to Bagbin okaying a motion whiles he was away in the UAE.

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source:ghanaweb.com

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President Of Ogun State Council of Baales, Chief Tunji Falola Marks 82nd Birthday and affirmed his support for YAYI

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President Of Ogun State Council of Baales, Chief Tunji Falola Marks 82nd Birthday In Grandstyle
The President of the Ogun State Council of Baales, Chief Tunji Falola, has celebrated his 82nd birthday with prayers, praise and goodwill messages from traditional rulers, family members, friends and other dignitaries.

The celebration was held on Wednesday at Sweet Estate Lounge and Bar, Abeokuta, with traditional rulers from across Ogun State and members of Senator Yayi’s support group in attendance.

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The event began with a religious prayer at the celebrant’s residence in Lantoro, Abeokuta, where pastors prayed for his continued good health and long life.
Speaking at the celebration, Chief Tunji Falola appreciated the guests for honouring him and celebrating with him.
He maintained that he is impressed with the love showered on him on his birthday, saying that he will continue to make them proud.
Falola also appreciated all the Baales across the Ogun State for their support and cooperation, urging them not to relent in their efforts in promoting peace and unity in their respective communities.
He also used the opportunity to reaffirm his support for the APC governorship candidate, Senator Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi ahead of the 2027 general elections, preaching his gospel to the guests present.
Well-wishers described the celebrant as a great man who has contributed positively to his community and deserves to be celebrated.
They lauded him as a tranformative and visionary leader whose contributions to the development of the community can bot be faulted.
The vice chairman of Ogun State Council of Baales, Chief Ahmed Sanni in his speech commended Chief Falola for his commitment and efforts in bring about changes in the council.
He said that the celebrant since his emergence as the President of Ogun State Council of Baales has performed beyond the expectations of other Baales, saying that he has won heart of many with his great achievements.
Chief Sanni therefore wished the celebrant continued good health and long life.
“My President is very nice to every Baale in Ogun State, he is very accommodating, he likes everyone of us. He uses to advise us and also he is a man of integrity. Yes we are fully in support for Senator Yayi. For 5 years ago, Yayi has been taking care of all Baales in Ogun State. For example see this vehicle, he gave us not more than 3-week now, Yayi is the candidate that all Baales are supporting to be next Governor of Ogun State” he concluded
Also the son of the celebrant and Chief Executive Officer of the Sweet Estate Unique Properties and Facility Management, Chief Olumide Bidemi Fasola also spoke about his father, expressing appreciation to God for his life and the opportunity to celebrate his 82nd birthday with family and friends.
He described Chief Falola as mentor and good father who wants the best for all his children.
He said “Like i said he is my father and I will be able to tell you more about him than any other person. He has been a mentor, a good father who wants the best for his children and anybody around him, as you can see he deliberately mentioned that i am for Yayi and i want to support Yayi. He has never supported any candidates for any elections in his life. This will be the first time so we the children, we are supporting him for supporting Yayi so see us as Yayi’s family” he concluded
The celebration ended with prayers, music and goodwill messages for the celebrant.

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