Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has given provisional approval for two Members of Parliament Mustapha Yussif of Yagaba Kubori and Kwame Asare Obeng (A Plus) of Gomoa Central to attend a meeting with security officials.

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In an official communication, the Clerk to Parliament, Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, acting on behalf of the Speaker, emphasized the necessity of adhering to Articles 117 and 118 of the 1992 Constitution.

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These provisions ensure the protection of parliamentary privileges, especially regarding the arrest or questioning of MPs.

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He also drew attention to the established protocols between Parliament and the security agencies, noting that public interest must be carefully considered in such matters.

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As per the Speaker's instruction, the two MPs are scheduled to meet with security officials on Monday, April 7, 2025, at 10:00 am. The meeting will take place at the Sir Emmanuel Charles Quist Conference Room in the Office of the Speaker.

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In addition, the Speaker has directed that the MPs bring their legal representatives to the meeting to ensure their rights are fully protected. Security personnel will be required to coordinate with Parliament’s Legal Services Office when they arrive to facilitate the process.

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While the specific issues or charges related to the MPs remain unclear, this decision reflects Parliament's commitment to maintaining the rule of law while safeguarding the rights and privileges of its members.

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