Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin says he believes in the supremacy of the 1992 Constitution of the Republic of Ghana and not the supremacy of the judiciary, particularly the Supreme Court of Ghana.
The Speaker noted that in the celebrated case of Tuffour and attorney general, the apex court affirmed that happenings in parliament are a closed book.
He expressed worry that despite these provisions, some MPs who ought to know better and to remain loyal to the House would rather run to the Supreme Court at the slightest opportunity so the court will undermine parliament.
Addressing journalists on Wednesday, October 6, 2024, he said this is one of the main reasons why parliamentarians and parliament are not respected and treated with disdain.
He also lamented that this was one of the reasons why the President refused to accept the anti-LGBTQI Bill when it was duly processed and passed by parliament without any legal basis.
He said the judiciary is supportive of this conduct by its receipt and processing of a suit of the subject matter.
‘’These are dangerous precedents in our democratic journey. Both the President and the judiciary have sinned against the Constitution and must seek the opportunity to confess and repent to be forgiven. I am confident the battle we are fighting today will make our democracy stronger and more vibrant in the future. I believe in the supremacy of the Constitution. Mark my words. the supremacy of this Constitution, not the supremacy of the judiciary and the Supreme Court.
I also believe in a vibrant parliament that is respected and accorded its due on political questions as long established by law and decided cases. A parliament that understands, reflects, and embodies the will of the people and defends its constitutional prerogatives only works in the interest of Ghana and Ghanaians, not a rubber stamp parliament subservient to the whims and caprices of the Executive and/or the judiciary.’’
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
