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Speaker of the House of Parliament Alban Bagbin criticized the House Majority’s decision to request an emergency recall, calling it a regretful and deceitful move.
Invoking Article 112(3) of the Constitution, the Majority has requested a meeting of Parliament due to outstanding significant issues that need legislative action.
However, Speaker Bagbin argued during his opening remarks that it was possible that the problems that led to the emergency recall had been settled before the House’s July break.
“The decision to adjourn the house on 30th June 2024 was not unilateral. This date was made by the parliamentary calendar for the 4th Session of the Eight Parliament which called for an adjournment at the end of July” he said.
The Speaker clarified that he had made it a point to remind the leaders of the approaching date after the “scheduled date was discussed,” and he said that parliamentary official documents would support his claims.
Mr. Bagbin, who had reservations about the recall, agreed to a two-day session to address the issues brought up.
Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin said that his decision to start a recall was “well-grounded in good faith” and he stood by it.
Source: Ghanatodayonline.com
