'Go back to the Supreme Court' - Ghanaians 'mock' Afenyo-Markin after Bagbin declines to recall Parliament

The Member of Parliament for Effutu, Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin, is making headlines after Speaker Bagbin rejected the NPP caucus's request for a parliamentary recall to address urgent government matters.

In a memo to the leader of government business on November 26, 2024, Bagbin stated that summoning the House just a few days before the elections would not be in the nation's best interest.

He explained that the parliamentary calendar acknowledges election campaign periods, during which the government and Members of Parliament present their manifestos and hold themselves accountable to Ghanaians for the mandate they have been given.

In conclusion, Alban Bagbin said, "The House will resume sitting after the elections to complete all essential matters before a seamless transition to the 9th Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana."

On the back of this, Ghanaian netizens are 'mocking' Afenyo-Markin for having his request turned down.

These critics are calling on him to seek another order from the Supreme Court to compel the Speaker to recall Parliament.

Other trending topics on X for Thursday, November 28, 2024, are Maa Lydia, Metro TV, EC, and Mahama.

Here's a breakdown of why these topics are trending:

Maa Lydia

Lydia Seyram Alhassan, the MP for Ayawaso West Wuogon, is trending following a viral video of a security staff at the University of Ghana criticising her for gifting him a bag of rice and a bottle of cooking oil in an attempt to 'buy' his votes.

Metro TV

The media station is also in the trends following an invasion by some armed police personnel and court bailiffs to their office premises.

EC

The Electoral Commission is facing criticism due to its proposal to restrict media access for coverage of the upcoming elections in December.

Here are some of the posts under the trending topics:

If I were Afenyo Markin, I would just file an Application for an Order of Mandamus at the Supreme Court at 11am Tomorrow. At least he is certain of a ruling by 12 noon and Parliament will sit.

He shouldn’t give up. The Supreme Court will forever be supreme or? pic.twitter.com/Ud1wtRdmNY

— Beatrice Annan (@Beatrice_Annan1) November 27, 2024

I guess Afenyo-Markin is happy now. I hope he has learned some useful lessons from this episode........ pic.twitter.com/F281MMGsM6

— Man of Steel (@GhinMind) November 27, 2024

Very soon we will hear

Breaking News

Afenyo-Markin goes to court to force Speaker to recall parliament. 🤣🤣🤣

Mmmoaaaa!!

— Reagan Jerry (@MrReaganJerry) November 27, 2024

Never litigate when you can negotiate. Afenyo-Markin goofed. https://t.co/4IGAkTwU0x

— Kofi Ussher🩺 (@kofi_ussher) November 27, 2024

Afenyo Markin paaaa, u think Alban Bagbin be small boy give u ? U guys have been messing up, and u are just lucky to be in power for 8 years. It's good that most people have seen ur plenty but unless taxis. U think Bagbin is just a pushover cus he initially tolerated u

— Son Of Man Medico (@senyonino) November 27, 2024

Wait ooo abi the spiritual Afenyo Markin go fi go supreme court so say ein Mummy go make speaker take the keys to open the doors of the parliament hse for sitting anaa? Adey lie? pic.twitter.com/kiCwLfOOWJ

— Komla KOPITE (@qhomlah) November 27, 2024

A security guard at University of Ghana criticised Maa Lydia, the Npp candidate for Ayawaso West for using rice and oil to buy votes for the NPP.

Don’t fall for cheap politics. pic.twitter.com/W63IjTaslz

— Dr Sneaker Nyame (@SneakerNyame_) November 27, 2024

Big 2024 is when an Electoral Commission of Ghana wants to LIMIT media access to election coverage?

Not 1992?

What is the EC’s capacity to determine what a credible media person/house is?

Who amongst them thought it wise to moot and actually approve such a stinking decision.

— Saddick Adams (@SaddickAdams) November 27, 2024

While the EC has been up to no good there is also acute water shortage in various parts of Accra

Can't catch a break

— TheFundamentals (@KojoNketsia) November 27, 2024

First person thr next government for sack be the EC.

— KALYJAY (@gyaigyimii) November 27, 2024

The directive of the EC to restrict media access to collation centres undermines Press Freedom guaranteed under the 1992 Constitution.

The directive is a recipe for chaos and disaster and can potentially undermine our democracy. The EC must reverse this unconstitutional… pic.twitter.com/qUTX4CUJBC

— Francis-Xavier Sosu (@fx_sosu) November 27, 2024