Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has granted permission to the National Investigative Bureau (NIB), to question two Members of Parliament (MPs) Mustapha Yussif, representing Yagaba Kubori, and Kwame Asare Obeng (A Plus), representing Gomoa Central.
In a statement signed by the Clerk to Parliament, Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, on behalf of the Speaker, he mentioned that, Speaker Alban Bagbin had approved for the two MPs to meet with officials of the NIB.
The statement emphasized the importance of adhering to Articles 117 and 118 of the 1992 Constitution, stressing that, these articles protect MPs from arrest or questioning without due process, ensuring their parliamentary privileges remain intact.
The meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 7, 2025, at 10:00 AM, in the Sir Emmanuel Charles Quist Conference Room at the Office of the Speaker.
To ensure their legal rights are upheld, the Speaker has mandated that the MPs attend the meeting with their legal representatives.
“Please refer to your letter dated the 25th of March 2025 in respect of a request for the release of Mustapha Yussif, MP tor Yagaba Kubori Constituency, and Kwame Asare Obeng (A Plus), MP for Gomoa Central Constituency. I am directed by the Rt Hon Speaker, to inform you that having regard to the limitations of Articles 117 and 118 of the 1992 Constitution of the Republic, the existing protocols established with the security and intelligence agencies, and also the public interest, Parliament, in principle, agrees to the request in the above matter,” a part of the letter reads.
“Accordingly, the Rt. Hon. Speaker has directed the Honourable Members to make themselves available for the preliminary interaction with your officials in Parliament, on Monday, 7th April 2025 at 10.00 am at the Sir. Emmanuel Charles Quist Conference Room, Office of the Speaker.”
“The Hon. Members will be requested to have their lawyers present at the interaction. Kindly have your officials contact the Legal Services Office for assistance on arrival for the meeting.”
Additionally, security personnel have been instructed to coordinate with Parliament’s Legal Services Office upon arrival to facilitate the process.
While the specific charges or issues involving the MPs remain undisclosed, this move reflects Parliament’s dedication to balancing accountability with the protection of its members’ rights.
