News:
August 1, 2024
Majority Leader Mr. Alexander Kwamena Afenyo – Markin has categorically stated that, he would use all legal means to recall Parliament back very soon to complete businesses which the House should have done before adjourning sine die.
He explained that the decision of Mr. Speaker, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin to adjourn Parliament abruptly on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, was not properly done especially where several national interest businesses were before the House and could not be completed.
In addition, he expressed his disagreement with the decision of the Speaker to adjourn Parliament sine die on Tuesday without even allowing leaders of both sides of the House to give their closing remarks.
The Effutu Member of Parliament in addressing the media noted that he was in the chamber and was the one who called for motion 23 which has to do with the two hundred and fifty million dollars facility from the World Bank.
And he signaled his colleague the Minority leader for them to discuss the Supreme Court nominees before the appointment Committee as earlier the Minority chief whip raised issue with regards to the vetting process.
“Surprising, the Speaker did not give his closing remarks neither did he allow leaders to make some remarks, stating that closing remarks have become part of the practice of Parliament. “These notwithstanding, he is the father of Parliament; we do not want to have banter with him and appear to be disrespectful of the chair except to say we disagree with the unilateral decision to adjourn the House sine die.
We would engage the caucus to get their signature according to the law to recall the House; so expect a recall from us the Majority”, he affirmed.
Kwaku Sakyi-Danso/Ghanamps.com