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Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has emphasized the importance of respecting the Supreme Court\u2019s ruling.<\/p>\n
His remarks came after the Court overturned Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin\u2019s decision to declare four parliamentary seats vacant, following a challenge from Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin.<\/p>\n
On Tuesday, November 12, a seven-member panel, led by Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, delivered a 5-2 majority ruling in favor of Afenyo-Markin. Chief Justice Torkornoo indicated that a detailed explanation of the ruling would be provided on Wednesday, November 13.<\/p>\n
Speaking to journalists after the proceedings, the Attorney-General stressed that adherence to the Supreme Court\u2019s ruling is crucial, warning that failure to comply could undermine the integrity of the democratic process.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhenever the court speaks, it\u2019s a clear and emphatic order, even if it is a very narrow majority, that is the decision of the court. And that decision must be respected.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt will result in the degeneration of society and the distraction of our democratic order for anybody at all to refuse to comply with the order of the Supreme Court and I think that is non-negotiable. It\u2019s something that we must all respect.\u201d<\/p>\n
He commended the Supreme Court for stepping in, expressing disappointment over suggestions to withdraw the case.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s very important the Supreme Court ruled on this matter. It\u2019s necessary the Supreme Court came to a conclusion of this matter.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n\u2018Reconvene Parliament for us to resume our sacred duty\u2019 \u2013 Majority to Bagbin<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n