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The majority sets a seven-day deadline for the parliamentary recall and sends Bagbin a strong message.

Sat, 26 Oct 2024 Source: Okine Isaac

After Speaker Alban Bagbin postponed sessions indefinitely, the Ghanaian Parliament's Majority Caucus voted to recall the legislature.

The Speaker's decision, which has sparked controversy and increased tensions in the House, was reportedly prompted by low MP attendance, according to a report by GBC Ghana Online.

The main source of contention is the impasse between the Majority and the Minority over House control. Despite a recent Supreme Court decision that temporarily reversed the Speaker's earlier order to declare four parliamentary seats empty, the Minority maintains that they control the majority.

The Majority Caucus has formally requested that the Speaker call another meeting of the House because they feel that stopping parliamentary sessions will prevent important government business from getting done.

The Second Deputy Majority Whip, Hon. Alex Tetteh Djornobuah, wrote to Speaker Bagbin to clarify that the recall request was made with good intentions and in the benefit of the country, not to stir up controversy.

In order to address pressing legislative challenges, the majority emphasized the importance of promptly reopening Parliament. Delays, they cautioned, might hinder important government initiatives and erode public confidence in Parliament.

The group emphasized that the goal of their appeal was to make sure the government complied with its constitutional obligations to the Ghanaian people.

They also noted that there are several urgent issues that require immediate attention from Parliament.

In order to prevent more interruptions, the majority asked the Speaker to summon Parliament back to session within seven days. According to them, the action is both required to enable the government to continue serving the country efficiently and is within their rights as Members of Parliament.

"In light of the aforementioned constitutional and statutory provisions, as well as in the exercise of our rights as Members of Parliament, we humbly request that you call a meeting of Parliament within the allotted seven days."

Source: Okine Isaac