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Abraham Ossei Aidoo, a Member of the Parliamentary Service Board and former Majority Leader has cautioned that the ongoing parliamentary impasse could have serious consequences for Ghana\u2019s legislative and governance process.<\/p>\n
The deadlock erupted after Speaker Alban Bagbin indefinitely adjourned Parliament, following heated disputes between the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and National Democratic Congress (NDC) caucuses.<\/p>\n
The primary contention centres on majority status, particularly after the Speaker declared four parliamentary seats vacant, which has intensified partisan rivalries and stalled parliamentary proceedings.<\/p>\n
During the inauguration of the Parliament Supplementary Office Complex, Aidoo emphasized the urgent need for both parties to seek consensus to avoid a potential constitutional and operational crisis.<\/p>\n
He warned that the prolonged gridlock could delay crucial legislative business, including budget approvals and pressing national policies, which could ripple through various sectors and hinder national progress.<\/p>\n
He added that the deadlock is unhealthy for Ghana\u2019s democratic governance and threatens to paralyze the very institution entrusted with enacting laws and holding the government accountable.<\/p>\n
He further called on the party leadership to prioritize the nation\u2019s stability and democratic integrity over partisan gains and urged them to immediately resume talks to resolve the impasse.<\/p>\n
\u201cEvery Ghanaian is concerned because it smacks of doom, especially since we don\u2019t have our national budget and we cannot go like this in this country.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe don\u2019t want to have any disaster in the country. We pray that both sides will see a reason [to resolve the issues].\u201d<\/p>\n
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