The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has expressed disapproval over the New Patriotic Party (NPP) caucus's decision to boycott a three-day orientation workshop for Members of Parliament, citing cost concerns. He deemed the boycott unacceptable. Speaking at the workshop on Monday, March 3, 2025, Bagbin urged the Minority MPs to transcend political differences for the benefit of the nation.

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"Don’t allow political differences to control you, nor let our history trap you," he emphasized, calling this one of the country's biggest challenges.

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He further pointed out that the choice of venues for such workshops should not be dictated by partisan interests.

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"Please don't allow your political differences to enslave you. Don't be also enslaved by our history. That's one of the biggest challenges we have in this country," he stated.

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Bagbin went on to explain the process behind selecting the venue for the workshop."The final results are brought to the Speaker. And until I have a very good reason why it shouldn't be at that place; I just give my [approval]. And to have 276 Members of Parliament and staff, because the staff work with you. And if you don't build the capacity of the staff, the institution, they will not be in the position to serve you, to provide what you need to be able to satisfy the immeasurable, unlimited demands of the country, of your people, and of the world," he added.

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Organized by the Parliamentary Training Institute (PTI), the workshop began on Saturday, March 1, 2025, and is scheduled to conclude on Monday, March 3, 2025.

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However, the NPP MPs chose to boycott the event, raising concerns about the venue and the associated costs, suggesting that Parliament House would have been a more suitable location.

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