Dafeamekpor (L) opposed an attempt by Nyindam (R) to partake in debates in Parliament
It was another tense session on the floor of Parliament during the sitting on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, when a debate on the annulment of the Kpandai election arose.
The disputed Member of Parliament for Kpandai, Matthew Nyindam, appeared in Parliament and attempted to participate in debates in the House.
However, his attempt was opposed by the Majority Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, who argued that, per the court’s ruling and laws, Nyindam can no longer be recognised as a member of the House.
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In a video shared by The 1957 News, he is heard saying, “Mr Speaker, yesterday, 24th of November, 2025, the High Court of Tamale ordered that the outcome of the 7th December 2024 election, which brought the Honorable Nyindam to this House as the Honorable Member for Kpandai, was floored, and therefore that election has been ordered to be rerun. Mr Speaker, ipso facto, the Honorable Nyindam is no longer a member of this House. He’s not. By operation of law, he’s no longer a member of this House with a voice.”
Dafeamekpor, in his submission, contended that Nyindam’s appeal of the court’s ruling does not mean the ruling is paused or put on hold.
He argued that the court’s decision still stands unless a separate order is issued to stop it.
The South Dayi lawmaker added that once the House has been served with the court’s decision, it is bound by law to comply with and adhere to the directive accordingly.
“Mr Speaker, by operation of law, the Honorable Nyindam can no longer participate in our proceedings. If he’s minded to appeal the decision of the High Court, it is his right, and he has done so but it is right that mere filing of an appeal does not operate as a stay of execution of the court’s orders,” he stated.
He continued, “… there are two processes involved here. I have seen both copies. He has filed a notice of appeal. It does not operate as a stay against the execution of the orders of the High Court in Tamale. A mere filing of a stay of execution application also does not operate as a stay against the execution of the orders of the court. So, Parliament, having been duly served, has a duty under law to ensure that the Honorable Nyindam is no longer extended by the House as extended to members.”
He insisted that, as there are no contrary orders from the courts against the earlier ruling, he will ensure that the court’s orders are observed and obeyed, urging the Minority side to address their grievances with the courts.
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“Mr Speaker, there is no contrary order from the High Court, properly constituted, nor the Court of Appeal. Staying that order of the High Court, and me as the Majority Chief Whip of this side, we will not sit and disobey the Court… We will observe the orders of the court. If you are minded, the tournament for doing so is in the courtroom.”
Matthew Nyindam, the disputed MP, has filed an appeal seeking a stay of execution against the ruling of the High Court in Tamale.
His appeal also challenges the court’s verdict and seeks to temporarily halt the rerun pending the outcome of the appeal.
Watch the video below:
@the1957news By the operation of law, Matthew Nyindam is no longer a member of this House. He can’t participate in proceedings – Majority Chief Whip opposes attempt by Kpandai MP to debate in Parliament after High Court ruling
♬ original sound – The1957News
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