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Minority Leader
November 26, 2021
Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu has served notice that he intend to invoke Article 104 of the 1992 Republic Constitution of Ghana as the House concludes debate on the 2022 Budget Statement and Economic Policy of the President Nana Akufo-Addo lead government.
According to him this would give clear indication to Ghanaians on where they as the Minority stand with regards to the budget.
The Minority has so far not minced words in showcasing their disapproval of the 2022 budget, as indicated at a post budget workshop at Ho, and during debate on the floor of the House.
Rt. Hon Speaker Bagbin indicated that he hopes lessons would be learnt by the Majority side, following the virtually empty seats that characterized the majority side of the house as at 7:00pm on the floor of the House on Thursday.
“I am just drawing your attention to lessons, I decided to call you the Majority group because the Independent MP has agreed to do business with you, but there is not Majority party in this parliament now”, the Speaker stated.
And told the House he would want it to go by the concept of the founders of Ghana to see how the House can work together to develop mother Ghana, but “you are so stick to your partisanship that it is difficult. As we move along, I would do my best to hold the balance to make sure we get there”.
Article 104 (1) states; “Except as otherwise provided in this Constitution, matters in Parliament shall be determined by the votes of the majority of members present, and voting with at least half of all the members of Parliament present.
(2) The Speaker shall have neither an original nor casting vote.
(3) Where the votes on any motion are equal it shall be taken to be lost.
(5) Where Parliament is considering a bill to amend the Constitution, amend the constitution or where the voting is in relation to the election or removal of any person wader this Constitution or under any other law, voting shall be in secret.
(5) A member who is a party to or a partner in a firm which is a party to a contract with the Government shall declare his interest and not vote on any question relating to the contract.”
Kwaku Saky-Danso/Ghanamps.com