Majority Boycotts Parliament to pursue Case in Supreme Court – Afenyo-Markin
The Majority Caucus in Parliament has announced its decision to boycott parliamentary proceedings in protest over a recent ruling by the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, regarding the removal of four Members of Parliament.
The caucus has vowed not to participate in parliamentary activities until the Supreme Court delivers a ruling on the matter.
Addressing members of the Parliamentary Press Corps on Friday, October 18, 2024, the Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, expressed strong disagreement with Speaker Bagbin’s ruling, which cited Article 97 of the 1992 Constitution as grounds for the removal of the MPs.
Afenyo-Markin described the Speaker’s decision as biased and politically motivated, accusing him of aligning with the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).
“Mr. Speaker’s ruling is not impartial. He appears to be using this platform to further his ambitions within the NDC, hoping to secure another term as Speaker should the NDC win the upcoming general elections,” Afenyo-Markin stated.
The Majority Leader also urged New Patriotic Party (NPP) supporters to vote in large numbers in the upcoming elections to prevent similar occurrences in the future, warning that if the NDC gains more seats in Parliament, they would likely use their numbers to pursue even more partisan agendas.
The boycott marks a significant escalation in tensions within Parliament as the nation approaches the 2024 general elections.
The Majority Caucus maintains that they will not recognize the Speaker’s ruling until the Supreme Court issues a definitive judgement on the matter.
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Source: Felix Nyaaba // ExpressNewsGhana.com
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