The National Democratic Congress (NDC) leaders in parliament has expressed satisfaction with Speaker Alban Bagbin’s decision to adjourn parliamentary proceedings indefinitely due to a lack of quorum.
This ruling followed a contentious session marked by disputes between the NPP and NDC MPs regarding the Majority’s composition.
In his announcement on October 22, 2024, Speaker Bagbin noted receiving a communication from the Supreme Court, although he did not disclose its details.
This communication likely pertains to the ongoing legal battle surrounding the declaration of four parliamentary seats as vacant, which the Supreme Court has stayed.
In an interview, NDC leader Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson indicated that the House could reconvene in December to approve the first quarter of the 2025 budget.
This statement reflects the party’s readiness to address upcoming legislative responsibilities despite the current impasse.
Earlier in the day, the NPP MPs vacated the Chamber, leaving the NDC to occupy both sides of the House.
The lack of quorum an essential number of MPs required to carry out parliamentary business was the official reason cited for the adjournment, though the day’s political tension contributed to the disruption.
