Arrest of MPs don't require my approval - Bagbin
Published . Category: Security.
Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has stated that security agencies are not required to seek his permission before arresting or inviting a Member of Parliamen…
Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has stated that security agencies are not required to seek his permission before arresting or inviting a Member of Parliament for questioning. He said the only legal requirement is for the agencies to formally notify his office once such action is taken. Bagbin made the clarification on Thursday, May 21, during the Second Meeting of the Second Session of Parliament. He said there is a widespread misunderstanding that the Speaker’s approval is a precondition fo…