{"id":251622,"date":"2024-11-15T18:44:25","date_gmt":"2024-11-15T18:44:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/11\/15\/parliamentary-impasse-return-to-your-seats\/"},"modified":"2024-11-15T18:44:25","modified_gmt":"2024-11-15T18:44:25","slug":"parliamentary-impasse-return-to-your-seats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/11\/15\/parliamentary-impasse-return-to-your-seats\/","title":{"rendered":"Parliamentary impasse: Return to your seats"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Kwame Jantuah, a senior member of the Convention People\u2019s Party (CPP), has called on the Minority caucus in Parliament to de-escalate tensions by returning to their original seats following the Supreme Court\u2019s ruling against Speaker Alban Bagbin\u2019s decision to declare four seats vacant.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking on the issue, Mr. Jantuah underscored the urgency of passing critical bills before Parliament adjourns, including the temporary budget necessary for the transition to the next government in January 2025.<\/p>\n<p>He also stressed the importance of Speaker Bagbin recalling Parliament to ensure these legislative priorities are addressed without further delay, urging all sides to prioritize national interest over political disputes.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Supreme Court has made the decision to let the sleeping dog lie. There are important bills to be passed before parliament rises. One of the bills is the temporary budget for handover so I will plead with the speaker to recall parliament, and let the sleeping dog lie.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLet parliament reopen, National Democratic Congress, you have made your point. Ghanaians who will support you will support, those who will not, will not do it. So, please go back to your seats and let Parliament work. Mr Speaker, recall parliament,\u201d he said during an interview on TV3 on Friday, November 15.<\/p>\n<p>Mr Jantuah warned the Majority against celebrating the Supreme Court decision to cause dissatisfaction amongst their colleagues in the Minority.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe NPP shouldn\u2019t now walk into parliament and celebrate, that arouses a lot of dissension.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>On Tuesday, November 12, the Supreme Court nullified Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin\u2019s decision to declare four parliamentary seats vacant, ruling in favor of a challenge brought by Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin.<\/p>\n<p>In its detailed judgment released on Thursday, November 14, The five justices who side with the Majority Leader clarified that a parliamentary seat can only be declared vacant if a lawmaker switches political parties while retaining their position in Parliament.<\/p>\n<p>The ruling further stated that the Speaker\u2019s decision could not take effect within the current parliamentary term.<\/p>\n<p>However, two dissenting justices argued that the Supreme Court lacked jurisdiction to adjudicate the case, highlighting a divide in the interpretation of the Court\u2019s authority on such matters.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>#GhanaPolls2024<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>#CitiVerify<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>#ElectionBureau<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u2014\u2013<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Explore the world of impactful news with CitiNewsroom on WhatsApp!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Click on the link to join the Citi Newsroom channel for curated, meaningful stories tailored just for YOU: https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaCYzPRAYlUPudDDe53x<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>No spam, just the stories that truly matter! #StayInformed #CitiNewsroom #CNRDigital<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kwame Jantuah, a senior member of the Convention People\u2019s Party (CPP), has called on the Minority caucus in Parliament to de-escalate tensions by returning to their original seats following the Supreme Court\u2019s ruling against Speaker Alban Bagbin\u2019s decision to declare four seats vacant. 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