Speaker of , Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, on Tuesday, charged Members of (MPs) to prioritize national interest over partisan politics, stating that the institution must rise above pettiness and focus on delivering for the people. " will not stand by while members are subjected to unlawful or politically motivated persecution.
However, neither will offer protection to those who seek to misuse its privileges to frustrate legitimate investigations," he emphasized.
Bagbin made these remarks when he welcomed the MPs back to parliamentary business following an Easter recess period on Saturday, March 29, 2025.
He also warned members against misconduct, stressing that "parliamentary privilege is not immunity from lawful inquiry.
