Bagbin's declaration of four seats vacant sets dangerous precedent – Kwaku Azar

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Cooleyhai 2 years ago

Verily verily I say unto ye sincerely that Ghanaians have no sense, no balls and no love for their country. That's why akuffo Addo and Bawumia and their akyem sakawa criminal cartel have not been ousted and dealt with one by ...
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Verily verily I say unto ye sincerely that Ghanaians have no sense, no balls and no love for their country. That's why akuffo Addo and Bawumia and their akyem sakawa criminal cartel have not been ousted and dealt with one by one!
Kay 2 years ago

Stupidity abounds in NDC.No wonder the observation by many Ghanaians is NDC is for the Senseless.

Stupidity abounds in NDC.No wonder the observation by many Ghanaians is NDC is for the Senseless.
OSABARIMA MENSA 2 years ago

BINbag, the sister in law shagger should be arrested for staging a coup d'etat in parliament. How could he declare MP's seats vacant if they have been elected to serve a term of 4years? Anyone associated with the buga buga pa ...
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BINbag, the sister in law shagger should be arrested for staging a coup d'etat in parliament. How could he declare MP's seats vacant if they have been elected to serve a term of 4years? Anyone associated with the buga buga party is not too smart. Gyimii saa!
Zingaro 2 years ago

Kwaseato bodambo! You are asking your questions as if your crooked and fraudulent Mike Ocquaye is dead. Foolish boy... drop the wee in your hands and go and ask your questions at Mike Ocquaye's residence. He is the architect ...
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Kwaseato bodambo! You are asking your questions as if your crooked and fraudulent Mike Ocquaye is dead. Foolish boy... drop the wee in your hands and go and ask your questions at Mike Ocquaye's residence. He is the architect of all what is going on. Gyimifuor @Osabarima!
Atsu, Ho 2 years ago

Oquay's problem is his own problem but I thought Alban was a more level headed person

Oquay's problem is his own problem but I thought Alban was a more level headed person
Errortorial Commission of Ghana -EC 2 years ago

The precedent was not set by SK Bagbin but by Prof Mike Oquaye in the 7th parliament!

The precedent was not set by SK Bagbin but by Prof Mike Oquaye in the 7th parliament!
SAEED OSMAN 2 years ago

How are they suppose to know this history when those who come here and insult the NDC are always busy doing shoe shine at kejetia.

How are they suppose to know this history when those who come here and insult the NDC are always busy doing shoe shine at kejetia.
Athena- US 2 years ago

Your foolishness is legendary

Your foolishness is legendary
Look 2 years ago

It doesn't take a senseless party to do this but rather it must take a very intelligent and smart people to outwit an entire government. Go and do your homework well.

It doesn't take a senseless party to do this but rather it must take a very intelligent and smart people to outwit an entire government. Go and do your homework well.
Ghana Sun Tzu 2 years ago

Keep calm, the court has this

Keep calm, the court has this

Athena- US 2 years ago

Did you forget to take your medication?

Did you forget to take your medication?
AGATAPORE(SANDEMA) 2 years ago

BUT YOUR FATHER IS A NDC. IS YOUR FATHER SENSELESS?

BUT YOUR FATHER IS A NDC. IS YOUR FATHER SENSELESS?
Frankiedonatusjudasarefools 2 years ago

The speaker is the most useless of all speakers Ghana has had.
Clearly, the members are still in Parliament and have not resigned from the party.

There is absolute wisdom in the law and the import of the law should infor ...
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The speaker is the most useless of all speakers Ghana has had.
Clearly, the members are still in Parliament and have not resigned from the party.

There is absolute wisdom in the law and the import of the law should inform any decision.

Kweku Azar is spot on. Bagbin has failed and the world knows that.
@Godisking 2 years ago

Were you in Ghana in 2020? Same situation in parliament and nobody asked whether or not it's legal or otherwise. Same stick used to whipped James is being used to cajole Jesse.

Were you in Ghana in 2020? Same situation in parliament and nobody asked whether or not it's legal or otherwise. Same stick used to whipped James is being used to cajole Jesse.
Atsu, Ho 2 years ago

It was never the same situation. In the 2020 situation the party wrote to the Speaker that the MP was no longer a member of the party. Who told the Speaker this time thst they have changed allegiance in the current parliamen ...
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It was never the same situation. In the 2020 situation the party wrote to the Speaker that the MP was no longer a member of the party. Who told the Speaker this time thst they have changed allegiance in the current parliament. Alban is a disappointment
Bobby Stones 2 years ago

What difference doest make, semantics. An MP raised the issue or a party wrote to inform and the Speaker ruled. Either way , it all leads to the same results, they've crossed carpet.

What difference doest make, semantics. An MP raised the issue or a party wrote to inform and the Speaker ruled. Either way , it all leads to the same results, they've crossed carpet.
The Bagbinian Doctrine 2 years ago

The Bagbinian doctrine amounts to an arbitrary and excessive abusive of power. The speaker will not even give the majority the right to be heard without any interruption. The fact that elections cannot be held by law to cure ...
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The Bagbinian doctrine amounts to an arbitrary and excessive abusive of power. The speaker will not even give the majority the right to be heard without any interruption. The fact that elections cannot be held by law to cure the vacation of the seats makes the vacation itself unconstitutional. Power corrupts, but absolute power corrupts absolutely. Speaker Bagbin seem to be an autocratic Mobuto-like dictator, who seem to see no evil or hear no evil in his ruling.
Dunn 2 years ago

What are you smoking? Who’s the leader in parliament? Mind you, when the speaker makes a judgement, no one can challenge it. He’s the leader in parliament, yet, he gave Afenyo to speak only for him to misbehave.

Why a ...
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What are you smoking? Who’s the leader in parliament? Mind you, when the speaker makes a judgement, no one can challenge it. He’s the leader in parliament, yet, he gave Afenyo to speak only for him to misbehave.

Why are we playing with our constitution? Wise up!
TRUMU TRUMU AKUFFO ADDO 2 years ago

DID YOU WRITE SAME WHEN THE NPP SPEAKER OF PARLIAMENT IN THE PREVIOUS PARLIAMENT APPLIED THIS SAME LAW?.

DID YOU WRITE SAME WHEN THE NPP SPEAKER OF PARLIAMENT IN THE PREVIOUS PARLIAMENT APPLIED THIS SAME LAW?.
Chief Justice 2 years ago

So can’t you reason that the two cases are different? Oh reasoning in NDC is very low. Please note that the mps involved have not resigned, all that they are doing now is not for this parliament but rather the next parliame ...
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So can’t you reason that the two cases are different? Oh reasoning in NDC is very low. Please note that the mps involved have not resigned, all that they are doing now is not for this parliament but rather the next parliament. In the case of the other case, the party Npp sacked him from the party and subsequently informed the speaker of it. Rather now who has informed the speaker anything?….please reason up

Ellis 2 years ago

I was going to offer you some simple explanation until I realized that you are the head of that criminal and unconscionable Supreme Court, and you are serving as the Chief Justice for our famous UNANIMOUS FC.

I was going to offer you some simple explanation until I realized that you are the head of that criminal and unconscionable Supreme Court, and you are serving as the Chief Justice for our famous UNANIMOUS FC.
Bright Vanchasse 2 years ago

Once you file and submit to EC on a different ticket, you can't continue to work with them. Get it right.

Once you file and submit to EC on a different ticket, you can't continue to work with them. Get it right.
Dunn 2 years ago

Do you know what you’re talking about? Can you listen to yourself? Foolish thoughts clouding your reasoning .

What does the constitution of NPP says? If you don’t know, lemme tell you now!

Now listen to sense!

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Do you know what you’re talking about? Can you listen to yourself? Foolish thoughts clouding your reasoning .

What does the constitution of NPP says? If you don’t know, lemme tell you now!

Now listen to sense!

The NPP constitution states anyone who switches allegiance would be expelled from the party “automatically “.

Now the Fomena MP was expelled, yet he’s standing on ticket of NPP. Look, NPP can rewrite their own constitution but not the constitution of Ghana.
Yaw 2 years ago

Has anyone written to the speaker that they have resigned from their Party's you people don't read to understand this will not win power for NDC are we going to have by-election

Has anyone written to the speaker that they have resigned from their Party's you people don't read to understand this will not win power for NDC are we going to have by-election
BOY KOFI 2 years ago

Speak to the law not to the Speaker because his declaration is not wrong according to the law.Tnx.

Speak to the law not to the Speaker because his declaration is not wrong according to the law.Tnx.
Atsu, Ho 2 years ago

And what do you see when you read the law? The key us changing alliance and have they done thst? The answer is obviously NO

And what do you see when you read the law? The key us changing alliance and have they done thst? The answer is obviously NO
Star from the North 2 years ago

Anyone who has problems with the speaker ruling probably needs his or her brain checked. The speaker doesn’t have to wait for anybody to write to the house before any action is taken. In fact the constitution allows any mem ...
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Anyone who has problems with the speaker ruling probably needs his or her brain checked. The speaker doesn’t have to wait for anybody to write to the house before any action is taken. In fact the constitution allows any member to notify the speaker about changes to the house. The criminal NPP house niggas will not inform the house because it’s against them. NPP members and all executives dwell in evil and manipulation so they wouldn’t inform the house of these changes.
Donatus 2 years ago

I beg to differ, Prof Kwaku Azar.

I beg to differ, Prof Kwaku Azar.
TRUMU TRUMU AKUFFO ADDO 2 years ago

CHIEF JUSTICE- THE NPP STOOGE, ARE YOU EDUCATED AT ALL?. YOU BEHAVE LIKE WONTUMI AND ABRONYE.

CHIEF JUSTICE- THE NPP STOOGE, ARE YOU EDUCATED AT ALL?. YOU BEHAVE LIKE WONTUMI AND ABRONYE.
Nakwakwa 2 years ago

You're on point Senior

You're on point Senior

ROGUE LAWYER 2 years ago

Kwaku -Azar is getting it wrong on this.
Asaima first breached the trust of the people who elected him as an independent member of parliament. have you consider the social contracts the MPs has with the people who elected t ...
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Kwaku -Azar is getting it wrong on this.
Asaima first breached the trust of the people who elected him as an independent member of parliament. have you consider the social contracts the MPs has with the people who elected them ?
Sarah Anang 2 years ago

A very good thought.

A very good thought.
Dunn 2 years ago

Kept asking myself same question.

The Fomena MP should be disqualified for standing indecent and coming back to run on NPP’s ticket. Thought their constitution stated a member who switches allegiance is automatically no ...
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Kept asking myself same question.

The Fomena MP should be disqualified for standing indecent and coming back to run on NPP’s ticket. Thought their constitution stated a member who switches allegiance is automatically no longer a member of the party!

He should be sued and disqualified by the EC
Jomo 2 years ago

The precedence was set by Mike Ocquaye and at the time there was nothing wrong with it. Let set good precedence then.

The precedence was set by Mike Ocquaye and at the time there was nothing wrong with it. Let set good precedence then.
Nabilla 2 years ago

In the case of Mike Oquaye, the said MP was forced by the MP to resign from the party.. NDC is confused.. None of the 4 MPs broke ties with their parties unlike 2020..

In the case of Mike Oquaye, the said MP was forced by the MP to resign from the party.. NDC is confused.. None of the 4 MPs broke ties with their parties unlike 2020..
BOY KOFI 2 years ago

Are you from Mars or Jupiter?
The moment you file as independent candidate,you are no longer a member of your former party.You can't pretend to sit in parliament with a group you don't belong to or have any ties with.The Spe ...
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Are you from Mars or Jupiter?
The moment you file as independent candidate,you are no longer a member of your former party.You can't pretend to sit in parliament with a group you don't belong to or have any ties with.The Speaker can overlook at it but if somebody brings the case to his notice,then he will ask you to vacate your seat according to the law.
The takes effect immediately,it has nothing to do with intention or future,that's what Article 97 says.Tnx.
Atsu, Ho 2 years ago

Which law is your reference for this hasty conclusion that as soon as you file ..

Which law is your reference for this hasty conclusion that as soon as you file ..
Agya Yaw 2 years ago

Bagbin is not a qualified person to a speaker of parliament he is being control by NDC and they just want the Government to be unpopular to the citizens for them to vote against Bawumiah but let me warn them the Almighty Yahw ...
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Bagbin is not a qualified person to a speaker of parliament he is being control by NDC and they just want the Government to be unpopular to the citizens for them to vote against Bawumiah but let me warn them the Almighty Yahweh have bless Bawumiah already Bagbin you are very stupid shameful being to your family
Dunn 2 years ago

You are a bad citizen. Very bad one. You don’t want to see Ghana grow.

You are a bad citizen. Very bad one. You don’t want to see Ghana grow.
ROB 2 years ago

A.S. K. BAGBIN KNOWS NEXT TO NOTHING BUT A POLITICAL IDIOT. SOMETIMES WHEN YOU ARE COMPLETELY CONSUMED AND TAINTED WITH POLITICAL BIAS YOU ACT AS IF YOU HAVE NO BRAINS. THAT IS SOME NDC PARTY POLITICIANS AND THEIR SUPPORTERS ...
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A.S. K. BAGBIN KNOWS NEXT TO NOTHING BUT A POLITICAL IDIOT. SOMETIMES WHEN YOU ARE COMPLETELY CONSUMED AND TAINTED WITH POLITICAL BIAS YOU ACT AS IF YOU HAVE NO BRAINS. THAT IS SOME NDC PARTY POLITICIANS AND THEIR SUPPORTERS FOR YOU.
Don 2 years ago

This twisting of the law is just to palliate the pain of the disillusioned NPP supporters.
How's it that a declaration of an intent and filling of nomination is not a severance of an alliance? There's no law that holds anyon ...
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This twisting of the law is just to palliate the pain of the disillusioned NPP supporters.
How's it that a declaration of an intent and filling of nomination is not a severance of an alliance? There's no law that holds anyone captive to any political party and so the only lawful proof of severance of alliance is when the person stands as an independent candidate or defects and stands on the ticket of the new party.
Additionally, if your assertion is to hold, elections have to be held in a constituency whenever someone defects or goes independent. Since that is not the case, we can safely conclude that at the time you file on the ticket of a different political party or go independent, your status changes. In any case, how can one file on a ticket of NDC for an election in December and hold him/herself today as NPP parliamentarian? Isn't that a conflict of interest? The honorable thing would have been to resign the position earlier for by-elections to be held. Oops, too late.
Lastly, per your logic, this law only applies after the elections. I think what you're actually saying is that the law is a bad one. Otherwise, how will this law be relevant after the elections when the person has now been elected or otherwise on his/her new ticket?
I hate to burst you bubble but NDC has a case and there's no way around it unless, NPP decides to circumvent the law.
Pelicles 2 years ago

Here is my simple question to the Speaker. Are the affected MPs still in parliament, if yes, are they going to be stopped from entering the house if they resume?

There is not a single human in NDC that uses his/her brain ...
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Here is my simple question to the Speaker. Are the affected MPs still in parliament, if yes, are they going to be stopped from entering the house if they resume?

There is not a single human in NDC that uses his/her brain the normal way.
T-22 2 years ago

If I were your mother, I will grind pepper and akakaduro, and fill a bentoa to give you three hot purges. Your brain has stopped working at the moment

If I were your mother, I will grind pepper and akakaduro, and fill a bentoa to give you three hot purges. Your brain has stopped working at the moment
Prisons office 2 years ago

True he fool

True he fool
Gamble 2 years ago

For the first time Kwakye Azar has spoken sense

For the first time Kwakye Azar has spoken sense
Dey 2 years ago

.Nnp constitution says once you declare to become an independent candidate, you cease to be a member of the party

.Nnp constitution says once you declare to become an independent candidate, you cease to be a member of the party
DEEVINITY 2 years ago

Aaron Ocquaye SET THAT DANGEROUS PRECEDENT!!!!! These idiots are only drinking from the chalice they themselves poisoned!!!!

Aaron Ocquaye SET THAT DANGEROUS PRECEDENT!!!!! These idiots are only drinking from the chalice they themselves poisoned!!!!
DEEVINITY 2 years ago

Aaron Ocquaye SET THAT DANGEROUS PRECEDENT!!!!! These idiots are only drinking from the chalice they themselves poisoned!!!! We must never repudiate the LAW OF UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES. GOOD INTENT FOR THE GOOD OF ALL MUST UND ...
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Aaron Ocquaye SET THAT DANGEROUS PRECEDENT!!!!! These idiots are only drinking from the chalice they themselves poisoned!!!! We must never repudiate the LAW OF UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES. GOOD INTENT FOR THE GOOD OF ALL MUST UNDERLINE ALL OUR POLITICAL DECISIONS. IF YOU CHOOSE TO DEVIOUSLY LEAD THE LAW TO YOUR PAROCHIAL ADVANTAGE AT EVERY TURN, THE LAW WILL EVENTUALLY IMPALE YOU ON YOUR OWN IMPRUDENCE.
Citizen8 2 years ago

@Deevinity, kindly help me understand something. Is precedence law and is it binding?

@Deevinity, kindly help me understand something. Is precedence law and is it binding?
DEEVINITY 2 years ago

Was it law when it it carried during Ocquaye's stint as speaker????

Was it law when it it carried during Ocquaye's stint as speaker????
Dan 2 years ago

It's a good decision so that no mp or party decides to do anything anytime. Already some of them are arrogant

It's a good decision so that no mp or party decides to do anything anytime. Already some of them are arrogant
William 2 years ago

There's nothing to see here.!!
When you have a constitution written the way it is....and make no mistake, the Speaker of the House,before any announcement was made.....re> seats declared vacant in Parliament..
Would have s ...
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There's nothing to see here.!!
When you have a constitution written the way it is....and make no mistake, the Speaker of the House,before any announcement was made.....re> seats declared vacant in Parliament..
Would have sort LEGAL ADVICE....before he opened his mouth.....So don't blame the Speaker
He is only saying,what the constitution allows him to do....If it sticks in your neck...go and get an amendment to the Constitution. To nullify this passage as it stands or written.
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Zigi 2 years ago

The lesson in this unfortunate incident for npp is to stop doing dirty jobs like removal of EC chairperson, Staffing of EC with die hearted and core NPP supporters
manipulation and over staffing of courts, sacking AUDITOR G ...
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The lesson in this unfortunate incident for npp is to stop doing dirty jobs like removal of EC chairperson, Staffing of EC with die hearted and core NPP supporters
manipulation and over staffing of courts, sacking AUDITOR General, arresting protesters and bastadizing other state institutions. Because the evil you do today will live with you tomorrow. This is just the beginning. Kama has started paying you guys for the mess you have caused in this country. Let nobody blame speaker bagbin,the gods of ghana has started striking you guys because of the pain you have visited on the land. Worse senario await you when you start yr journey to opposition on the 9th of December 2024
Achakanapaya 2 years ago

Yes , So who started that in the same parliament????
The speaker just used the same yard stick Michael Queye did . Piriod.

Yes , So who started that in the same parliament????
The speaker just used the same yard stick Michael Queye did . Piriod.
Omar 2 years ago

This not USA we are in Ghana and the country has his own laws

This not USA we are in Ghana and the country has his own laws
Pastor Nii 2 years ago

If the Speaker does not let the MPs who became independent vacate their seats, what is the purpose of the law that the speaker used to let them go? If they don't vacate their seats, the law is then meaningless. Our minds are ...
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If the Speaker does not let the MPs who became independent vacate their seats, what is the purpose of the law that the speaker used to let them go? If they don't vacate their seats, the law is then meaningless. Our minds are good judges too!
Boni Yankey : Back With a Bang !! 2 years ago

Kwaku Azar made some robust and indeed, persuasive arguments. He somewhat, subjected
Speaker Gbagbin's ruling to rigorous academic , cognitive analysis, demonstrating admirable prowess of ratiocination. However, Professor e ...
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Kwaku Azar made some robust and indeed, persuasive arguments. He somewhat, subjected
Speaker Gbagbin's ruling to rigorous academic , cognitive analysis, demonstrating admirable prowess of ratiocination. However, Professor eerily avoided The Aaron Mike Ocquaye's stare decisis in the 2nd Deputy Speaker Asiamah's case, disingenuous scholarship there .Again, NPP apologetics contriving dichotomy between Asiamah's situation, arguing that he was either sacked by npp , or he resigned, and consequently , his sacking was justified unlike the "GBAGIN 4" expulsion are only trumpeting their fatuity in public discourse. As it is now , it is either Oquaye- Gbagbin DOCTRINE is wrong , and Prof. Azar is right , or vice versa. However, Oquaye could not be right then, and Gbagbin is wrong now .
Alfa 2 years ago

The precedent had already been set by the former speaker, Mike Acquaye.

The precedent had already been set by the former speaker, Mike Acquaye.
Capt. Adabuga 2 years ago

Let us all be patient until we hear from St. ABK Amidu

Let us all be patient until we hear from St. ABK Amidu
The Devil’s Advocate 2 years ago

The precedent was set by Mike Ocquaye.
So please don’t blame Bagbin.Blame the NPP gang of looters and Mr Ocquaye who was probably doing their bidding

The precedent was set by Mike Ocquaye.
So please don’t blame Bagbin.Blame the NPP gang of looters and Mr Ocquaye who was probably doing their bidding
Kofi Ghanaba 2 years ago

I knew Alban Bag In The Bin will do some gymnastics one way or the other.He is a cadre of Rawlings regime and an NDC man.I once saw him at a barbers shop opposite Papaye Osu.He was criticizing the NPP.He has made a coup.When ...
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I knew Alban Bag In The Bin will do some gymnastics one way or the other.He is a cadre of Rawlings regime and an NDC man.I once saw him at a barbers shop opposite Papaye Osu.He was criticizing the NPP.He has made a coup.When he was made the speaker he wanted military guard but this was not the norm.He in his dreams wanted to act as president in the absence of the president and his vice but it never happened.
Patriot 2 years ago

The Supreme Court should hear this case immediately. There is a weighty issue of legitimate dispute here and the Court must therefore settle the intent of the law, and to not deprive citizens of the affected constituencies of ...
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The Supreme Court should hear this case immediately. There is a weighty issue of legitimate dispute here and the Court must therefore settle the intent of the law, and to not deprive citizens of the affected constituencies of representation.
ISSAH Mohammed Ikilil.(Ibn-Trawaray) 2 years ago

I believe,Professor Azar knows how grounded Speaker ASK Bagbin is in parliamentary practice and in law. He is the speaker in the 4th Republic whose inclination to party is less than his quest for institutional development of ...
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I believe,Professor Azar knows how grounded Speaker ASK Bagbin is in parliamentary practice and in law. He is the speaker in the 4th Republic whose inclination to party is less than his quest for institutional development of Parliament. I would add Speaker Justice DF. Annan. Parliament is a house of laws and if a Member flouts the law, he must suffer the penalty there off. There is no difference in meaning between What Professor Wayo Seini did and what these affected parliamentarians have done. You have switched loyalty simplicita
Truth 2 years ago

Some people are comparing Mike Quaye's own to this ruling! We shouldn't forget the party wrote to the speaker to make that seat vacant because they believe the person wasn't part of them. We should stop our stupid and useless ...
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Some people are comparing Mike Quaye's own to this ruling! We shouldn't forget the party wrote to the speaker to make that seat vacant because they believe the person wasn't part of them. We should stop our stupid and useless partisan politics and say the truth. Thank you
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Osei 2 years ago

You have a the brain of a sheep. I don't blame you and sadly the matter is still centered around that evil Asiamah of fomena.

Bagbin has been very good to nnp in so many instances but because he he could help this time you ...
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You have a the brain of a sheep. I don't blame you and sadly the matter is still centered around that evil Asiamah of fomena.

Bagbin has been very good to nnp in so many instances but because he he could help this time you all want to nail him.

Even that sick Gabby has the guts to pass comment.
Prosper Azamati 2 years ago

This soo called professor pretend to know everything

This soo called professor pretend to know everything
Bongo 2 years ago

This Asare man thinks he is the law in Ghana.

This Asare man thinks he is the law in Ghana.
Kwame Peter 2 years ago

The path ASK Bagbin has chosen in concert with NDC Leaders is calculated to cause confusion and make the country ungovernable because of their quest for power but they have shot themselves in the foot.The speaker shall presid ...
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The path ASK Bagbin has chosen in concert with NDC Leaders is calculated to cause confusion and make the country ungovernable because of their quest for power but they have shot themselves in the foot.The speaker shall preside over a hollow and useless Parliament, then he will know that he has removed stool from his own buttocks.
Man 2 years ago

The precedence has been set by the NPP, now the table has turned and they are complaining. You reap what you sow, what is good for the geese is good for the gander. Stop Crying and correct your mistakes.

The precedence has been set by the NPP, now the table has turned and they are complaining. You reap what you sow, what is good for the geese is good for the gander. Stop Crying and correct your mistakes.
K B 2 years ago

I disagree with Prof. Kweku Azar. The precedent, if indeed dangerous, has been set already. Again, it is misleading to say the Speakers Ruling breaches fundamental freedom of Association. The Speaker’s Ruling should not lea ...
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I disagree with Prof. Kweku Azar. The precedent, if indeed dangerous, has been set already. Again, it is misleading to say the Speakers Ruling breaches fundamental freedom of Association. The Speaker’s Ruling should not lead to a conclusion that anyone has been prevented from joining any political party. Otherwise they could not have defected, rejoin or go independent. The Constitution is clear on MPs who defect.
James 2 years ago

The speaker has disgraced himself....and he will stay in our annals as the most disgraceful speaker in Ghana

The speaker has disgraced himself....and he will stay in our annals as the most disgraceful speaker in Ghana
Athena- US 2 years ago

Is it because of the number or it's unconstitutional?
All lawyers are criminals.

Is it because of the number or it's unconstitutional?
All lawyers are criminals.
Rexford Adu 2 years ago

The Constitution is written in the Present Tense.but not in Future Tense.

The Constitution is written in the Present Tense.but not in Future Tense.
Ben 2 years ago

He followed a present, he didn't set it!

He followed a present, he didn't set it!
GOD IS GOOD 2 years ago

KWEKU AZAR WHAT WAS YOUR ADVICE TO MIKE OCQUAYE WHEN HE FIRST DECLEARED SOME SEATS VACANT WHEN SOME MP'S WENT INDEPENDENT DURING HIS ERA??

KWEKU AZAR WHAT WAS YOUR ADVICE TO MIKE OCQUAYE WHEN HE FIRST DECLEARED SOME SEATS VACANT WHEN SOME MP'S WENT INDEPENDENT DURING HIS ERA??
Red 2 years ago

Bagbin dangerous to Ghana,s democracy

Bagbin dangerous to Ghana,s democracy
Kojo Bonsoe 2 years ago

How can these people run on the tickets of parties they do not belong to. There's no future switch here lawyer

How can these people run on the tickets of parties they do not belong to. There's no future switch here lawyer
Ewvevi 2 years ago

You are a very big fool, kwaku azar. Don't you understand simple english as it appears in the constitution of 1992? Yakame.

You are a very big fool, kwaku azar. Don't you understand simple english as it appears in the constitution of 1992? Yakame.
Mary- Ho public toilet 2 years ago

O Ayigbes! This also needs insults?

O Ayigbes! This also needs insults?
Integrity 2 years ago

The same Constitution demands that when an MP cross carpet or change party either than the ticket on which he or her came into parliament shall cease to hold himself or herself as MP in parliament. These so called Professors ...
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The same Constitution demands that when an MP cross carpet or change party either than the ticket on which he or her came into parliament shall cease to hold himself or herself as MP in parliament. These so called Professors are always confusing themselves and the general public with their illogical arguments.
Unbeatable 2 years ago

Where were you in 2020 when Mike declared same? Shut up and suffer

Where were you in 2020 when Mike declared same? Shut up and suffer
Edward 2 years ago

It's good. It's a test of democracy so let's see how it goes

It's good. It's a test of democracy so let's see how it goes
Yaw 2 years ago

Is Bagbin going to take Asiamah's seat from him as an independent mp or what. All this tricks by the ndc and his stooges will not win them power from demonstration to parliament

Is Bagbin going to take Asiamah's seat from him as an independent mp or what. All this tricks by the ndc and his stooges will not win them power from demonstration to parliament
Musa 2 years ago

Prof, u are wrong this time round. The constitution makes it very clear in this regard as espoused by the previous speaker and same set as a precedence. When it happened at the time u were quiet. I think karma is pulling the ...
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Prof, u are wrong this time round. The constitution makes it very clear in this regard as espoused by the previous speaker and same set as a precedence. When it happened at the time u were quiet. I think karma is pulling the ears of npp. It will be very interesting to note proceedings in parliament from hence. This is a clear evidence that npp did not genuinely win the previous elections.
Kweku Azar. ....your statements are contradictory 2 years ago

Wisdom is the application of knowledge in the right circumstances. Your earlier submissions address the matter in my opinion an appropriate way. However this your recent statement is contradictory to the fundamental truth and ...
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Wisdom is the application of knowledge in the right circumstances. Your earlier submissions address the matter in my opinion an appropriate way. However this your recent statement is contradictory to the fundamental truth and this might incite anger which it already did. As much as we all have the right of association, every association have ground rules.....the police, military, judiciary or any formal or informal groups (like my local boboobo group ) all have governing rules. So let stick and address this issues based on the ground rules and applicable precedents. Attaching unrelated knowledge or rules etc makes it problematic. Ghana First !, peace
Observer 2 years ago

Are you the only stranger in Ghana. When the people of SALL were prevented by the EC from voting in 2020, what happened to the provision of giving them a hearing. When Nana Addo sacked Afoko and others, what happened to the N ...
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Are you the only stranger in Ghana. When the people of SALL were prevented by the EC from voting in 2020, what happened to the provision of giving them a hearing. When Nana Addo sacked Afoko and others, what happened to the NPP as an association and their Constitution. When NPP vandalised Ayawaso bi-election and caused NDC to withdraw what happened to freedom of association. Are these not the modus operandi of NPP and current EC, to create conditions which will help them monopolize power?
Mgbeogo 2 years ago

Fantastic lawyer by all standards.

Fantastic lawyer by all standards.
Osei 2 years ago

You dangerous lawyer. What about Mike Ocquaye's?

You dangerous lawyer. What about Mike Ocquaye's?
Liber8 2 years ago

So Mr know all.
Are these MPs campaigning for their current affiliates or campaigning on the ticket of the next parliament they are filling for?

Their allegiance have shifted, they're only pretending in parliament. They ...
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So Mr know all.
Are these MPs campaigning for their current affiliates or campaigning on the ticket of the next parliament they are filling for?

Their allegiance have shifted, they're only pretending in parliament. They shud be booted out.
Errortorial Commission of Ghana -EC 2 years ago

The precedent was not set by SK Bagbin but by Prof Mike Oquaye in the 7th parliament

The precedent was not set by SK Bagbin but by Prof Mike Oquaye in the 7th parliament
Castro 2 years ago

Karma is a bitch!

Karma is a bitch!
THIEF OF BAGDAD 2 years ago

I think this Azar guy is part of illiterate Akyim mafias did he understand constitution at all. Àkufo Addo can rule with his criminal thinking but remember that the law of the land is superior over everything.

I think this Azar guy is part of illiterate Akyim mafias did he understand constitution at all. Àkufo Addo can rule with his criminal thinking but remember that the law of the land is superior over everything.
Jb 2 years ago

Parliament will be chaotic if elected members are allowed to do spider web in parliament. Today, they are here, tomorrow there. What happens to the 4year contract they hard with the constituents? No penalty? Come again, Azar.

Parliament will be chaotic if elected members are allowed to do spider web in parliament. Today, they are here, tomorrow there. What happens to the 4year contract they hard with the constituents? No penalty? Come again, Azar.
Opanin 2 years ago

How? Did he violate the law?

How? Did he violate the law?
Bibini 2 years ago

GET AWAY!
Did you feel the same way when Mike Oquaye did similar? What makes you think the way you think? That the NPP can misbehave, with no consequences, but the NDC should play second fiddle? Did he do anything wrong? Di ...
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GET AWAY!
Did you feel the same way when Mike Oquaye did similar? What makes you think the way you think? That the NPP can misbehave, with no consequences, but the NDC should play second fiddle? Did he do anything wrong? Did he not just quote the provision?
Critical 2 years ago

Are Ghanaian seeing the type of person bagbin is
U think ndc leaders were fools wen they rejected him as presidential or vice candidate he is arrogant selfish power drunk and stupid

Are Ghanaian seeing the type of person bagbin is
U think ndc leaders were fools wen they rejected him as presidential or vice candidate he is arrogant selfish power drunk and stupid
Ga Nyobi 2 years ago

Hypocrites !! , All these NPP fools didn't come and comment when the former speaker declared Fomena Mp's seat vacant , all of a sudden when the same rules are applied to NPP Mp's then it's a problem. When can we have honest p ...
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Hypocrites !! , All these NPP fools didn't come and comment when the former speaker declared Fomena Mp's seat vacant , all of a sudden when the same rules are applied to NPP Mp's then it's a problem. When can we have honest people in Ghana just for once.
Ntente 2 years ago

Where were you Kwaku when Speaker Prof Mike Oquaye gave his ruling in 2020.
So please shut up or speak something better.

Where were you Kwaku when Speaker Prof Mike Oquaye gave his ruling in 2020.
So please shut up or speak something better.
Dadekro 2 years ago

The Supreme Court's interpretation of Article 97 will be just what Kwaku Azar has so succinctly explained. This is obvious to any legal mind. Bagbin was wrong. The Supreme Court's ruling will make Bagbin's ruling redundant.

The Supreme Court's interpretation of Article 97 will be just what Kwaku Azar has so succinctly explained. This is obvious to any legal mind. Bagbin was wrong. The Supreme Court's ruling will make Bagbin's ruling redundant.
Queen 2 years ago

Bagbin, the man who sleeps with his sister in law. The man who spends Thousands of Dollars to treat himself in Foreign Countries. Bagbin, you're CRAZT for making STUPID decisions in Parliament because you are NDC. NO SENSIBLE ...
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Bagbin, the man who sleeps with his sister in law. The man who spends Thousands of Dollars to treat himself in Foreign Countries. Bagbin, you're CRAZT for making STUPID decisions in Parliament because you are NDC. NO SENSIBLE PERSON IN NDC
ABREWA 2 years ago

Now you are seeing how useless the NDC party is ?
Parliament should declare Speaker’s seat vacant too.

Now you are seeing how useless the NDC party is ?
Parliament should declare Speaker’s seat vacant too.
Nonsense 2 years ago

Stop the stupidity.

Stop the stupidity.

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Bagbin's declaration of four seats vacant sets dangerous precedent – Kwaku Azar

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