Parliament swears in three disputed NPP MPs despite NDC’s court case

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) is contesting the election results in court, while the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has sworn in three members of parliament-elect representing Techiman South, Okaikwei Central, and Tema Central.

Despite continuing legal challenges, Martin Mensah Korsah (Techiman South), Charles Forson (Okaikwei Central), and Patrick Boamah (Tema Central) took the oath of office during the first session of Parliament.

Due to purported disparities in vote tallying in their individual constituencies, the NDC had requested a court order to prevent their swearing-in.

But according to the Acting Clerk of Parliament, the EC had confirmed the three MP-elects' eligibility in a writ dated January 5.

However, he had serious concerns about the swearing-in of Ernest Kumi, the MP-elect for Akwatia, because of other unresolved legal issues.

Despite protests from the NDC Minority, Kumi's swearing-in went on.

Kumi acknowledged the issue surrounding his election and stated that he was prepared to face any legal repercussions in his statements following the swearing.

With both main parties preparing for court challenges over the contested seats, the developments portend a tumultuous start to the 9th Parliament.