Parliament Majority Brouhaha: The looming constitutional crisis

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• Abena 1 year ago

  The stupid old fool.The battle is the Lord's and we are going to win.

  The stupid old fool.The battle is the Lord's and we are going to win.

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• Game Changer 1 year ago

  Rt. Hon. Bagbin with all intent and purpose has demonstrated leadership in his public life and I have no doubt he shall bring to bear clarity in the constitutional brouhaha at hand. The supreme court must be told point blank ...
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  Rt. Hon. Bagbin with all intent and purpose has demonstrated leadership in his public life and I have no doubt he shall bring to bear clarity in the constitutional brouhaha at hand. The supreme court must be told point blank that they also operate under the constitution and must be checked and parliament has got a role in that as well. Mr. Speaker, you have a role to play by asserting the powers of the legislature once and for all.

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• Errortorial Commission of Ghana -EC 1 year ago

  Tomorrow Tuesday, we, Ghanaians are excited to WATCH the COLLISION of The PARLIAMENT of the People and the corrupt Supreme Court.
  I am extremely excited to see this happen in my lifetime. Next time, the corrupt supreme cou ...
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  Tomorrow Tuesday, we, Ghanaians are excited to WATCH the COLLISION of The PARLIAMENT of the People and the corrupt Supreme Court.
  I am extremely excited to see this happen in my lifetime. Next time, the corrupt supreme court shall know how to stay in their lanes and not veer off into the others lane. Lessons will be learnt by this particular supreme court to always stay in their lanes and not be causing trouble.

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• Stephen Donkor, New York. 1 year ago

  @Errortorial Comm.
  THE NDC WILL ALWAYS REMAIN CRUDE
  
  NDC’S OWN DRAFTED CONSTITUTION IS NOW BITTING ALAN BAGBIN AND HIS P/ NDC VERY PAINFULLY! DIDN’T ALAN BAG— EBINI CITED A CONSTITUTIONAL CLAUSE TO DECLARE THE SEAT ...
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  @Errortorial Comm.
  THE NDC WILL ALWAYS REMAIN CRUDE
  
  NDC’S OWN DRAFTED CONSTITUTION IS NOW BITTING ALAN BAGBIN AND HIS P/ NDC VERY PAINFULLY! DIDN’T ALAN BAG— EBINI CITED A CONSTITUTIONAL CLAUSE TO DECLARE THE SEATS VACANT?
  
  AND WHICH ARM OF THE GOVERNMENT IS SOLELY VESTED WITH THE AUTHORITY TO INTERPRET THE GHANAIAN CONSTITUTION?
  
  
  Alban Child Molester Bagbin Aka, Ebini—Bag is wrong. It’s only the Supreme Court that has the right to interpret the Ghanaian constitution. The NPP, otherwise known as the Dankwa/ Busia/ Dombo tradition rejected the invite’ to participate in the constituent assembly that was formed by P/ NDC and killer Kingpin JJ Rawlings to draw the 4th Republican constitution. And so the law that Ebini Bagbin is misinterpreting was drawn by his own people. At the time JJ Rawlings had appointed all the Supreme Court justices so he made sure the constitution would favor him so that he could avoid prosecution for the numerous crimes against humanity himself and his ilks including Bagbin have committed. So here, Alban Bagbin and his group of moronic MP stand the risk of being cited for the contempt of the court.
  
  Why? The answer is simple— since the Speaker cited a constitutional clause to declare the seats vacant, the constitution gives the right to the Supreme Court as the only arm of the government that’s vested with the authority to interpret the constitution. So Alan Molester Bagbin should put the blame on the 4th Republic Constitution himself and his ilks imposed on Ghanaians.

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• Helen 1 year ago

  If the supreme court doesn't want to disgrace itself, it should quickly interpret article 97 if indeed it requires interpretation.

  If the supreme court doesn't want to disgrace itself, it should quickly interpret article 97 if indeed it requires interpretation.

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• EBBY 1 year ago

  I don’t think the Supreme Court is challenging the power of parliament to make and enforce its own laws. The problem here is the constitutional interpretation of the clause which the speaker used to expel the MPs. That cons ...
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  I don’t think the Supreme Court is challenging the power of parliament to make and enforce its own laws. The problem here is the constitutional interpretation of the clause which the speaker used to expel the MPs. That constitutional interpretation is solely vested in the Supreme Court, not the High Courts, as alluded to my some legal experts here. The High Courts can adjudicate election rules and other stuffs but when it comes down to constitutional interpretation, it’s only the Supreme Court that is mandated to do that.

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• Errortorial Commission of Ghana -EC 1 year ago

  97 does not need any interpretation, it is pure English and we wall understand it. The supreme court is only needed to interpret if 97 conflicts with any other provision in the constitution but it does so that interpretation ...
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  97 does not need any interpretation, it is pure English and we wall understand it. The supreme court is only needed to interpret if 97 conflicts with any other provision in the constitution but it does so that interpretation argument is gibberish. The supleme court is just doing politics and it is time to expose it by Parliament. Parliament must not follow any unlawful act from the court

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• POOR GHANA 1 year ago

  Isn't the same 97 Quay used against the Fomena MP? Has the law changed then? Oh NPP

  Isn't the same 97 Quay used against the Fomena MP? Has the law changed then? Oh NPP

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• DEEVINITY 1 year ago

  There is NO crisis anywhere whatsoever! The rules are clear. Let's play by them!

  There is NO crisis anywhere whatsoever! The rules are clear. Let's play by them!

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• Aba Sam 1 year ago

  The people of SALL have had no representation in Parliament and that is no bother to the SC?

  The people of SALL have had no representation in Parliament and that is no bother to the SC?

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• Enock Teye Mensah 1 year ago

  For the Supreme court citing lack of representation for those affected constituencies, where have they been all these while for the people of SAAH-Volta Region?
  It was the same supreme court who deprived the people of Assin ...
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  For the Supreme court citing lack of representation for those affected constituencies, where have they been all these while for the people of SAAH-Volta Region?
  It was the same supreme court who deprived the people of Assin North of their representation for months.
  When the opposition NDC took the Asunafo South constituency to the High court for voting/counting irregularities, the court refused to hear/suspend the election citing same excuse. Why do we have these inconsistencies in their rulings? When it is A then we see the necessity of resolving or stay in execution, but when it is B then we reject it at right with biased rulings. Guys some of us have only GHANA.

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• THE SUPREME COURT INDEED ENGAGED IN A CONSTITUTIONAL COUP 1 year ago

  All well meaning Ghanaians can clearly see that the Supreme Court is just there to serve the npp, their paymasters. It's so obvious and very disturbing. This constitutes a coup which should never be tolerated.

  All well meaning Ghanaians can clearly see that the Supreme Court is just there to serve the npp, their paymasters. It's so obvious and very disturbing. This constitutes a coup which should never be tolerated.

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• THE SUPREME COURT IS SUPREME. LISTEN TO ITS NAME 1 year ago

  If Bagbin disobeys the supreme Court ruling, he falls foul of the law and the law will deal with him. There is no constitutional crises. There is a Deputy Speaker who must take over until a more worthy Speaker is appointed if ...
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  If Bagbin disobeys the supreme Court ruling, he falls foul of the law and the law will deal with him. There is no constitutional crises. There is a Deputy Speaker who must take over until a more worthy Speaker is appointed if necessary; seeing that elections are just around the corner. THIS BUGA BUGA COUP MENTALITY MUST BE HANDLED WITH THE FULL FORCE OF THE LAW AND NOT KID GLOVES.

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• Donatus 1 year ago

  SALL people don't require to be represented. The MPs were in parliament, couldn't get up to be heard?

  SALL people don't require to be represented. The MPs were in parliament, couldn't get up to be heard?

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• Emelia 1 year ago

  I haven't read law but listening to lawyers express opinions about this matter on joynews, I'm convinced that I understand the constitution more than these lawyers. A law lecturer said the Speaker can be charged for high crim ...
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  I haven't read law but listening to lawyers express opinions about this matter on joynews, I'm convinced that I understand the constitution more than these lawyers. A law lecturer said the Speaker can be charged for high crime for disobeying the orders of the supreme court warning the Speaker to be careful. Article 2 speaks of a "declaration" which will form the basis of such orders. By asking Mr Speaker to stay execution of his pronouncement arising from parliamentary proceedings even before the supreme makes such declaration or bring finality to the matter, the supreme court has found itself in contempt of parliament. No declaration has been made yet so Mr Speaker cannot be charged for high crime if he chooses to ignore the supreme court orders. I really pity our law students.

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• Stephen Donkor, New York. 1 year ago

  @Emelia.
  
  NDC’S OWN DRAFTED CONSTITUTION IS NOW BITTING ALAN BAGBIN AND HIS P/ NDC VERY PAINFULLY! DIDN’T ALAN BAG— EBINI CITED A CONSTITUTIONAL CLAUSE TO DECLARE THE SEATS VACANT?
  
  AND WHICH ARM OF THE GOVERNMENT ...
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  @Emelia.
  
  NDC’S OWN DRAFTED CONSTITUTION IS NOW BITTING ALAN BAGBIN AND HIS P/ NDC VERY PAINFULLY! DIDN’T ALAN BAG— EBINI CITED A CONSTITUTIONAL CLAUSE TO DECLARE THE SEATS VACANT?
  
  AND WHICH ARM OF THE GOVERNMENT IS SOLELY VESTED WITH THE AUTHORITY TO INTERPRET THE GHANAIAN CONSTITUTION?
  
  
  Alban Child Molester Bagbin Aka, Ebini—Bag is wrong. It’s only the Supreme Court that has the right to interpret the Ghanaian constitution. The NPP, otherwise known as the Dankwa/ Busia/ Dombo tradition rejected the invite’ to participate in the constituent assembly that was formed by P/ NDC and killer Kingpin JJ Rawlings to draw the 4th Republican constitution. And so the law that Ebini Bagbin is misinterpreting was drawn by his own people. At the time JJ Rawlings had appointed all the Supreme Court justices so he made sure the constitution would favor him so that he could avoid prosecution for the numerous crimes against humanity himself and his ilks including Bagbin have committed. So here, Alban Bagbin and his group of moronic MP stand the risk of being cited for the contempt of the court.
  
  Why? The answer is simple— since the Speaker cited a constitutional clause to declare the seats vacant, the constitution gives the right to the Supreme Court as the only arm of the government that’s vested with the authority to interpret the constitution. So Alan Molester Bagbin should put the blame on the 4th Republic Constitution himself and his ilks imposed on Ghanaians.

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• Chris 1 year ago

  Why can't those who don't agree with the supreme court go to the and apply for stay of execution and review its directive to the speaker?

  Why can't those who don't agree with the supreme court go to the and apply for stay of execution and review its directive to the speaker?

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• Enock Teye Mensah 1 year ago

  Ghana has 3 ARMS of Government which are all independent for checks and balances. They all have unique responsibilities, so no one trumps over the other. What law/provision did the court interpret? The injunction is indefinit ...
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  Ghana has 3 ARMS of Government which are all independent for checks and balances. They all have unique responsibilities, so no one trumps over the other. What law/provision did the court interpret? The injunction is indefinite per the current order. So, which court are you referring to. Check other equal democracies. They should have empaneled at least 2 and 3 Judges appointed during NDC and times, respectively. Current courts are too biased. Even, the current National Security Minister has caution sometimes ago. Please, let us protect our democracy.

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• Enock Teye Mensah 1 year ago

  Ghana has 3 ARMS of Government which are all independent for checks and balances. They all have unique responsibilities, so no one trumps over the other. What law/provision did the court interpret? The injunction is indefinit ...
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  Ghana has 3 ARMS of Government which are all independent for checks and balances. They all have unique responsibilities, so no one trumps over the other. What law/provision did the court interpret? The injunction is indefinite per the current order. So, which court are you referring to. Check other equal democracies. They should have empaneled at least 2 and 3 Judges appointed during NDC and NPP times, respectively. Current courts are too biased. Even, the current National Security Minister had cautioned sometimes ago. Please, let us protect our democracy.

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• Batule 1 year ago

  What about the four constituencies of SALL, Lolobi and Likpe and the like? Who cares about their representation in Parliament? Constitutional instruments by EC has put this constituency on halt. They can still not vote. What ...
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  What about the four constituencies of SALL, Lolobi and Likpe and the like? Who cares about their representation in Parliament? Constitutional instruments by EC has put this constituency on halt. They can still not vote. What is that? 2020 and still this problem.

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• Afi Ghana 1 year ago

  D0ONT BRING WHAT IS HAPPENING WRONG IN THE OTHER PARTS OF THE WORLD TO GHANA WE NEED PEACE. THOSE WHO BEAT THE WAR DRUGS WILL SURELY DANCE TO IT AND NON WILL BE SPARED SO THEY MUST TREAD CAREFULLY

  D0ONT BRING WHAT IS HAPPENING WRONG IN THE OTHER PARTS OF THE WORLD TO GHANA WE NEED PEACE. THOSE WHO BEAT THE WAR DRUGS WILL SURELY DANCE TO IT AND NON WILL BE SPARED SO THEY MUST TREAD CAREFULLY

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• Tony 1 year ago

  I don't understand why the supreme Court is saying by declaring the seats vacant the people of those consequences are being denied representation, how? The people of Formina in the Ashanti region for instance voted for Andrew ...
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  I don't understand why the supreme Court is saying by declaring the seats vacant the people of those consequences are being denied representation, how? The people of Formina in the Ashanti region for instance voted for Andrews Asiama as an independent candidate, so if he now decides to join a political party then he has rather denied the people of the consequence representation because he occupied the seat because he was an independent candidate, that's why the Constitution itself said if u do that u vacated ur seat, it's not the speaker who said it it's the Constitution, the same thing applies to those who want to leave their parties to go independent, they are expelled by the Constitution period!

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• Kwame 1 year ago

  Torkornoo's ascension to leadership of the legal fraternity in Ghana has really bedeviled the justice delivery in the interest of Ghana. The country is back to the coup era of the West African nation. Bloodsharing is just aro ...
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  Torkornoo's ascension to leadership of the legal fraternity in Ghana has really bedeviled the justice delivery in the interest of Ghana. The country is back to the coup era of the West African nation. Bloodsharing is just around the corner in December.

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• Lance 1 year ago

  NPP tried to use Georgina Wood to frustrate John Mahama. They then went ahead to interfere with the electoral commission because they thought that the EC had connections with the NDC. Once NPP sees that something has connecti ...
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  NPP tried to use Georgina Wood to frustrate John Mahama. They then went ahead to interfere with the electoral commission because they thought that the EC had connections with the NDC. Once NPP sees that something has connections with NDC and they can't control it, they use the supreme court. Look at the numerous battles they've used the supreme court to fight against the NDC. The supreme court knows perfectly well that it is just doing the bidding of the NPP.

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