Mixed reactions as Supreme Court halts Speaker Bagbin’s ruling on four MPs' seats

Ghanaians are reacting to the Supreme Court’s decision to stay the ruling of Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, regarding the vacation of four seats. 

They have expressed mixed reactions over the latest development, which makes it eligible for parliament to recognize the 4 MPs and allow them to represent their constituents. 

Many have questioned the authority of the judiciary to suspend the ruling of the legislative arm. 

While some have criticized the judicial system for being biased and unfair by ignoring other important cases pending at the Supreme Court, others strongly applaud the courts' democratic display in ensuring checks and balances.

Supporters of the New Patriotic Party in particular have welcomed the decision, expressing excitement over this latest development, while supporters of the NDC are opposing the Supreme Court’s decision.

One of them tweeted, “Separation of powers, what if parliament refuses to go buy the ruling of the Supreme Court?.”

Others, however, are not surprised by the outcome of events, as they predicted the courts would rule in favor of the NPP MPs.

"Hahahahahha, no news, we know them. Whenever the NPP tells you, let’s go to the Supreme Court, you should know that you will not win because that is the next NPP headquarters,” another user expressed.

The decision by the apex court effectively suspends the implementation of the Speaker’s ruling on October 17, 2024, pending further legal review and final determination.

Read some of the tweets below:

Hahahahahha no news we know them ,whenever NPP tells u let’s go to the Supreme Court you should no that you will not win cos that is next NPP headquarters.

— Ernest Ahiaba (@ernestoneil2010) October 18, 2024

The NPP has made it a canker but I don’t see it getting any better should the NDC come into power.

Especially seeing the shouts of “bad precedent” in response to the Supreme Court ruling - they will do the same should they come into power - a damaging cycle of tit-for-tat. https://t.co/DfTymmxwXa

— Sena Quashie (@qrsyth) October 18, 2024

Cleaning the Supreme Court and our Judicial system should be one of the main priorities of the next government. What we have now could collapse the Nation if care isn’t taken. I wish tomorrow is December 7th. Judgment on SC and their co-oppressor the NPP.

— Kally Desmond ®™ (@kally44) October 18, 2024

I think top on the list of the people who keep proposing a constitutional review/change is that Supreme Court judges be elected rather than nominated, or something of that sort.

— Felix (@hobidyhobs) October 18, 2024

The Supreme Court is an NPP extension looking at the speed to deal with this case

— Enam 🚨 (@EnamKem) October 18, 2024

Npp will never be wrong in the eyes of the supreme court (party council of elders) Never!!!

No wonder they run there all the time.

"DON'T BITE THE HAND THAT FEEDS YOU"

Shamefull!!!

— Al-Laṭīf (@_Latif__) October 18, 2024

Supreme Court Is Now Npp Court,

Supreme Court Is Now Npp Court,

Arrogant,Tyrant n Julorbi Akuffo Addo,HIs Criminal Gang n Their Biased Npp Affiliated Criminal Judges Are Manipulating Our Constitution Illegally n Totally Practicing Selective Prosecuting n Justice

Oh Ghana When? pic.twitter.com/FyEksKmOrQ

— Hooligan Big Daddy Cee (@BigDaddyCee7) October 18, 2024

I never knew the Supreme Court could expedite cases as seen.

— EL-DAD (@ChristDeKing) October 18, 2024

Ah Supreme Court no omo y3 fast saa ??

— KT (@_kwakutabiri) October 18, 2024

Supreme court say make Bagbin go back and do his homework well.

— AQU!LA (@Quabena_AQ) October 18, 2024