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The Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has downplayed expectations of a dramatic confrontation in Parliament on Tuesday, October 22, stating that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) will simply walk out if tension escalates.<\/p>\n
This comes after the Opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) asserted its intention to take control of the Majority side in Parliament, following Speaker Alban Bagbin\u2019s ruling declaring four parliamentary seats vacant.<\/p>\n
Background of the Controversy<\/strong><\/p>\nThe Speaker\u2019s ruling, which left the NDC with 136 seats in Parliament, making them the majority, while the NPP holds 135, has sparked a constitutional debate about the balance of power in Parliament and the proper role of the judiciary in parliamentary matters.<\/p>\n
The Supreme Court\u2019s intervention, suspending the Speaker\u2019s ruling, has further complicated the issue.<\/p>\n
NPP\u2019s Legal Strategy<\/strong><\/p>\nAfenyo-Markin emphasized that the NPP is aware of the ongoing legal proceedings and has already sought the Supreme Court\u2019s interpretation of the Speaker\u2019s ruling.<\/p>\n
A bailiff from the Supreme Court is expected to serve Parliament with the Court\u2019s orders on Monday.<\/p>\n
The NPP\u2019s focus is on adhering to the Court\u2019s orders rather than engaging in political theatrics.<\/p>\n
NDC\u2019s Response<\/strong><\/p>\nThe NDC has signaled its intention to occupy the Majority side of the chamber and take immediate action on several legislative matters, including amendments to the Communication Tax (e-levy) and appointing a new Second Deputy Speaker.<\/p>\n
BY Daniel Bampoe<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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