News:
November 12, 2024
The Majority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has extended a hand of friendship to his colleagues across the political divide saying the time has come for them to move beyond this episode and redirect their energies toward their primary duty of serving the good people of Ghana who elected them to represent their interests.
“Our nation faces pressing challenges that demanded our united attention and collaborative effort”, he stated.
The Majority Leader in a statement shortly after the Supreme Court ruling that declared the Speaker’s declaration of the four seats vacant as unconstitutional said “the Supreme Court’s decision should not be seen as a victory for one side or a defeat for another. Rather, it represents a triumph for our constitutional democracy and the rule of law. It reinforces the principle that in our Republic, every institution, no matter how exalted, must operate within the bounds of our Constitution”.
He also reaffirmed his utmost respect to the Speaker and his office stating that “this judicial interpretation of our Constitution should strengthen, not weaken, the relationship between leadership and members of the House. With the highest regard for your wisdom and commitment to our democracy, I respectfully look forward to your exercise of your authority to reconvene Parliament, so that together, we may resume our sacred duty to the people of Ghana without further delay or discord”.
The decision by the Apex Court thus clear the way for the four MPs; Cynthia Mamle Morrison (NPP, Agona West); Peter Yaw Kwakye Ackah (NDC, Amenfi Central), Kwadjo Asante (NPP, Suhum), and Andrew Asiamah Amoako (Independent, Fomena) to return to the House until the expiration of this parliament.
Read the full statement below
Statement on Supreme Court’s ruling on parliamentary seats
Ghanamps.com