News:
October 22, 2024
The National Democratic Congress caucus in parliament has expressed satisfaction with the Speaker Rt. Hon. Alban Bagbin’s handling of the stalemate in parliament over the shift in power.
The Speaker on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 adjourned the House indefinitely citing the current circumstances; the fact that there is a question on the composition and constitution of parliament, and having regard for the public interest, and the exigencies of the state of affairs in parliament.
Dr. Ato Forson, the new Majority Leader hailed the Speaker for his decision, adding that parliament can reconvene after the election in December to pass the estimate in advance of appropriation before the first of January.
Ahmed Ibrahim, MP for Banda who affirmed the position of the their leader said the Rt. Hon. Speaker, being a statesman and a matured seasoned politician, and one of the senior citizens of the land, couldn’t have done any better to salvage the situation.
According to him, the Speaker called the two sides earlier and informed them that having received the ruling from the Supreme Court and the public support each side was getting, he foresaw chaos and doesn’t want that to happen, and would thus adjourn the House indefinitely.
Mr Ahmed Ibrahim said the break would allow for the two sides to engage various stakeholders to ensure they reach an agreement that would avert any further confusion in the House.
Ghanamps.com