Speaker has not banned the use of phones in Parliament

November 18, 2022

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has refuted claim he has banned the use of mobile phones in parliament.
The Speaker said neither he nor his office has issued any such directive banning the use of phones in Parliament.

Mr. Bagbin who was reacting to “Daily Guide” publication on November 17, 2022 under the caption “Bagbin bans phones in Parliament” clarified the issues as follows:

1. Mr. Speaker has issued no such directive banning the use of phones in Parliament.

2. No Member of Parliament has been stopped from using his phone in the Chamber.

3. The Press Corps who operate from the Press Gallery have equally not received any directive banning them from using their phones in the execution of their functions as Parliamentary reporters.

4. The Speaker’s Office remains accessible to the Press for purposes of clarification on any issue of interest to them.
He has therefore entreated all well-meaning Ghanaians to disregard the wrong and misleading publication.

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