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The Speaker of Parliament has requested security assistance from the Ghana Armed Forces to ensure the smooth conduct of parliamentary business.<\/p>\n
The request comes amid escalating tensions following the Speaker declaration of four parliamentary seats vacant on October 17.<\/p>\n
To maintain peace and sanity in the Chamber, there is a heavy presence of the Military and Police at the arena and vantage points of the Parliament House.<\/p>\n
The seats in question belong to MPs from the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).<\/p>\n
The Speaker\u2019s decision was based on Articles 97(1)(g) and (h) of the Constitution, which mandate the vacation of seats upon switching parties or becoming independent candidates.<\/p>\n
Background<\/strong><\/p>\nThe 2020 general election saw both parties securing 137 seats each, with the NPP relying on an independent MP to constitute its majority.<\/p>\n
The recent declaration has shifted the balance of power in favor of the NDC.<\/p>\n
Current Implications<\/strong><\/p>\nThe request for military assistance underscores concerns over potential disruptions to parliamentary proceedings.<\/p>\n
Parliament is currently sitting at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC).<\/p>\n
Speaker Bagbin has asked the Ghana Armed Forces to conduct canine and bomb sweeps of the Chamber on the first sitting day of the week, typically Tuesdays.<\/p>\n
The Deputy Marshals of Parliament, Lt Col Samuel K Ofosu (Rtd) and Wg Cdr Frederick Bawa (Rtd) were designated points of contact for further details.<\/p>\n
The Supreme Court\u2019s intervention has temporarily halted the Speaker\u2019s ruling, leaving the status of the Majority uncertain.<\/p>\n
\u2013BY Daniel Bampoe<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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