Parliamentary proceedings have been indefinitely adjourned by Speaker Alban Bagbin following a stormy day marked by heated disputes between Members of Parliament (MPs) from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
This decision, announced on Tuesday, October 22, comes amid ongoing tensions over which caucus holds the Majority.
The chaos in the Chamber escalated when NPP MPs chose to vacate their seats, leaving the NDC to dominate both sides of the House.
Their dramatic walkout was a reaction to the growing disagreements surrounding the Majority position, a controversial issue that has been in the spotlight since October 17.
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The exit of NPP MPs resulted in an absence of a quorum, which Speaker Bagbin indicated as the reason for the adjournment.
During the announcement, Bagbin revealed that he had received communication from the Supreme Court, instructing him to stay his earlier ruling that declared four parliamentary seats vacant.
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However, he did not provide further details, leaving MPs and observers puzzled about the implications of the Court’s directive.
This communication is critical, as it is about the ongoing legal battle concerning the four vacant seats; two from the NPP, one from the NDC, and one independent; that Bagbin had previously declared vacant on October 17.
The Supreme Court’s decision adds confusion to the political scene by putting a stop to Bagbin’s ruling. This raises important questions about whether the current makeup of Parliament is valid.
With Parliament on hold for an indefinite period, both the NPP and NDC are now in a state of uncertainty as they wait for more information on the main case in front of the Supreme Court. This leaves the future of parliamentary activities unclear.
