{"id":236838,"date":"2024-10-22T10:29:59","date_gmt":"2024-10-22T10:29:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/22\/speaker-bagbin-fires-pre-tuesday-parliamentary-shots\/"},"modified":"2024-10-22T10:29:59","modified_gmt":"2024-10-22T10:29:59","slug":"speaker-bagbin-fires-pre-tuesday-parliamentary-shots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/22\/speaker-bagbin-fires-pre-tuesday-parliamentary-shots\/","title":{"rendered":"Speaker Bagbin Fires Pre-Tuesday Parliamentary Shots"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<header><!--$!--><template data-dgst=\"DYNAMIC_SERVER_USAGE\"\/><!--\/$--><\/p>\n<h2>Speaker Bagbin Fires Pre-Tuesday Parliamentary Shots<\/h2>\n<p class=\"Detail_info__sQmUB\"><span>News Hub Creator<\/span><span>12h<\/span><\/p>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"Detail_render__N0U44\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/479be8888fd343638a65521b15f7b7e7\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the wake of a contentious Supreme Court ruling that seeks to halt the Speaker of Parliament&#8217;s decision to declare four parliamentary seats vacant, Speaker Alban Bagbin has broken his silence. His initial decision to vacate the seats of four MPs\u2014who either crossed party lines or filed to contest as independents\u2014sparked widespread debate and heightened tensions within Parliament.<\/p>\n<p>On Monday, October 21, 2024, Bagbin addressed the nation through a brief yet significant message on Facebook. In his post, he stated, \u201cGod bless our homeland Ghana and make it great and strong, beyond any single individual or institution.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Contrary to being viewed as a call for unity, Bagbin\u2019s message has been interpreted as a strong stance in defense of Ghana\u2019s democratic institutions. His words emphasize the importance of upholding the principles of democracy, warning against the influence of individual or parochial interests over national integrity.<\/p>\n<p>This message comes as Ghanaians eagerly await Tuesday\u2019s parliamentary session, which is expected to either uphold the Supreme Court\u2019s ruling or proceed with the Speaker&#8217;s earlier declaration. Bagbin\u2019s statement signals a commitment to safeguarding Ghana\u2019s democratic framework, stressing that no single entity\u2014whether individual or institution\u2014should overshadow the rule of law and democratic governance.<\/p>\n<p>The Supreme Court\u2019s intervention has left the political balance in Parliament uncertain, with the NDC now holding a slight majority. This week&#8217;s developments could have far-reaching implications for Ghana\u2019s political landscape ahead of the December elections.<\/p>\n<p>Speaker Bagbin&#8217;s message serves as a reminder of the need to protect democratic values and resist efforts that may undermine the country&#8217;s political stability.<\/p>\n<p>Read the post here<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/9ead2eafdb26447c98b01f0b4ec4b48e\"\/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Speaker Bagbin Fires Pre-Tuesday Parliamentary Shots News Hub Creator12h In the wake of a contentious Supreme Court ruling that seeks to halt the Speaker of Parliament&#8217;s decision to declare four parliamentary seats vacant, Speaker Alban Bagbin has broken his silence. 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