The member of parliament for Tamale South, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu has stated boldly that the best authority to resolve the political tussle in parliament is the Supreme Court.
According to the former minority leader, the Supreme Court of Ghana must give a true and proper interpretation of Article 97 as their mandate.
Speaking to the media, he said, “The best forum and best authority to resolve the political tussle is the Supreme Court of Ghana, giving a true and proper interpretation of article 97-1(g) and 8 as it is their mandate”.
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Bagbin, on 17 October 2024 officially declared four parliamentary seats vacant. They include Peter Yaw Kwakye Ackah of Amenfi Central (NDC), Andrew Amoakoh Asiama of Fomena, Kojo Asante of Suhum (NPP), and Cynthia Morrison of Agona West (NPP).
This follows a formal petition submitted by Haruna Iddrisu to the Speaker, this led to the NPP majority now being declared the minority in parliament.
On Friday 18 October 2024 the Supreme Court halted the Speaker’s ruling, which had effectively removed the MPs from their positions. This decision followed an application seeking a stay of execution regarding the Speaker’s declaration.
Meanwhile the Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin on 22 October 2024 adjourned parliamentary proceedings indefinitely, citing the lack of a quorum as the reason for halting the session and briefly mentioned that he had received a communication from the Supreme Court.
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The best forum and best authority to resolve the political tension is the Supreme Court of Ghana, giving proper interpretation of article 97-1(g) and 8 as it is their mandate. – Haruna Iddrisu #OnuaFM #OnuaNews #OnuaOnline pic.twitter.com/GRzWv4LJE2
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