The Majority in Parliament has asked Speaker Alban Bagbin to reconvene the House to allow Members of Parliament (MPs) to resume their legislative duties.
The Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin issued a statement following the Supreme Court’s ruling against the Speaker’s declaration of four seats vacant.
In Tuesday’s ruling, the seven-member panel, led by Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, delivered a 5-2 majority decision in describing the decision by the Speaker as unconstitutional.
She, however, announced that a detailed explanation of the ruling will be provided later.
The Majority Leader in the statement opined that the court’s decision brought much-needed clarity to the complex institutional matter that had occupied the House for some time now.
“I reaffirm my utmost respect for your office and your distinguished service to our nation. This judicial interpretation of our constitution should strengthen, not weaken, the relationship between leadership and members of the House.
“With the highest regard for your wisdom and commitment to our democracy, I respectfully look forward to your exercise of your authority to reconvene Parliament so that together we may resume our sacred duty to the people of Ghana without further delay or discord.”
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
