NPP MPs requests recall of Parliament

Speaker Alban Bagbin suspended sessions of the Ghanaian Parliament owing to low MP attendance, prompting the Majority Caucus to demand for a recall of the parliament.

The Minority is demanding their majority status in spite of a recent Supreme Court decision, which has led to a parliamentary deadlock and controversy surrounding the suspension.

A stay of execution was granted by the court to the Speaker’s order to declare four seats vacant.

Formally requesting a recall, the Majority argues that the suspension of parliamentary sessions will obstruct important government activity.

In a letter to Speaker Bagbin, Hon. Alex Tetteh Djornobuah, the Second Deputy Majority Whip, said the recall was done in good faith and for the sake of the country.

The Majority Caucus stated that the present deadlock must be broken in order to enable efficient government and underlined the necessity of getting back together to discuss urgent legislative issues.

They expressed worries that further delays may further impede crucial projects and erode public confidence in the legislative process.

“We wish to emphasise that this request is made in utmost good faith and in the national interest, to enable the Government to discharge its Constitutional and Democratic obligations to the people of Ghana.

“The matters outlined herein are of pressing importance and require the urgent attention of Parliament.”

They urged the Speaker to recall Parliament within a stipulated 7-day period.

“Considering the constitutional and statutory provisions cited above and in the exercise of our rights as Members of Parliament, we respectfully urge you to summon Parliament for a Meeting within the stipulated seven-day period.”

Source: Ghanatodayonline.com