Security agencies don’t need my permission to arrest you – Bagbin to MPs
Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has stated that security agencies do not need his approval before inviting or arresting a Member of Parliament, explaining that their only obligation is to formally inform his office about such actions.
Speaking during the Second Meeting of the Second Session of Parliament on Thursday, May 21, Mr Bagbin said there is a common misconception about the procedures governing investigations and arrests involving MPs.
He clarified that Parliament’s leadership has no power to authorize or prevent the arrest of a legislator.
According to him, security agencies are only expected to notify the Speaker’s office and provide details of the allegations or circumstances that led to the investigation or arrest of the MP involved.
Mr Bagbin explained that once his office is informed, it will assess whether the Member of Parliament is entitled to any constitutional privilege or immunity.
He stressed that law enforcement officers are not required to seek permission from the Speaker before questioning or arresting an MP, but must simply communicate the reasons behind their actions to his office.
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