Alban Bagbin<\/strong><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has indicated that Parliament will be unable to consider the President\u2019s nominees in the \u201cspirit of upholding the rule of law\u201d until an interlocutory injunction brought against the House is determined by the Supreme Court.<\/p>\n
According to him, he has received a process from the courts titled Rockson-Nelson Etse K. Dafeamekpor vrs the Speaker of Parliament and the Attorney General (Suit no. J1\/12\/2024) that restrains him (the Speaker) from proceeding with the vetting and approval of the names of the persons submitted by the President until the provisions of the constitution are met.<\/p>\n
Addressing the House yesterday, Mr. Bagbin said the process was served on Parliament on March 19, 2024.<\/p>\n
The Speaker blamed the move on President Nana Akufo-Addo, whom he accused of setting a precedent in refusing to accept the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2021 for assent or otherwise.<\/p>\n
He argued that the President\u2019s refusal to accept the transmission of the bill is, by all accounts, not supported by the constitutional and statutory provisions that guide Ghana\u2019s legislative process.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Constitution clearly delineates the steps to be followed once a bill has been passed by Parliament, mandating the transmission of the bill to the President for assent or rejection,\u201d he asserted.<\/p>\n
Speaker Bagbin intimated that, \u201cthe refusal to even accept the bill for consideration falls outside the legal bounds established by our constitutional framework.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is incumbent upon the President to accept the bill and take the necessary action within the prescribed constitutional limits, whether that action is assent, refusal, or referral to the Council of State for advice,\u201d he stressed.<\/p>\n
He noted that the Executive, has in the past proceeded with its actions, although, there has been pending before the court, injunction application against the state.<\/p>\n
\u201cSecondly, there must be a steadfast rejection of any attempts to unduly fetter or hinder the work of Parliament.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Parliament of Ghana operates as a crucial part of our democracy, embodying the will and voice of the people. Any efforts to obstruct its work disrespects this fundamental institution and threatens the principles of governance by consent and representation,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
He told MPs that it is imperative for Parliament to remain vigilant against \u201csetting dangerous precedents\u201d that could potentially undermine the foundation of Ghana\u2019s democracy.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe rejection of a bill\u2019s transmission without constitutional basis introduces a precarious deviation from established democratic practices and norms.<\/p>\n
\u201cSuch actions, if left unchallenged, may embolden future attempts to circumvent the legislative process, thereby weakening the integrity and efficacy of our democratic institutions,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n
He said the President ought to adhere to the lawful course of action by accepting the transmission of the bill.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs we move forward, it is the collective responsibility of all branches of government, and indeed all citizens, to uphold the constitution and ensure that our democratic practices are not only preserved but strengthened,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n
By Ernest Kofi Adu, Parliament House<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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