News:
October 22, 2024
Tensions high as Ghana’s democracy face another test Ghana’s democracy will come under intense scrutiny today, Tuesday, October 2024 when parliament resumes after the Supreme Court’s ruling setting aside Speaker Bagbin’s declaration of four seats vacant.
Since Friday, there had been some uneasy atmosphere in the country following the decision of the Supreme Court.
Public opinion about the Supreme Court’s ruling has not been favourable to the Apex Court of the land with many criticizing them for setting the stage for chaos, mostly because many believe they do not have jurisdiction over what they did.
Will it be a show of power play or there will be some compromise? It is unclear what today’s sitting holds as there is no sign any of the sides in parliament is ready to engage.
With both sides taking entrenched position of being in the Majority in parliament, the whole country is looking up to the decision of the Speaker to settle matters.
Will the Hon. Speaker bow to the directive from the Supreme Court, or will he affirm his earlier ruling that declared the four seats vacant?
Meanwhile, the Parliamentary Service having gaged the atmosphere of the country, has tightened security at the Dome of the Accra International Conference Centre, where parliament currently conducts sittings following ongoing renovation works.
Ghanamps.com