Speaker Alban Bagbin is recalling Parliament to sit on November 7, following the Supreme Court’s recent ruling regarding the controversial declaration of four vacant seats.
According to a notice from the Office of the Speaker on October 31, this decision aligns with Article 112(3) and Orders 5 and 53 of the Standing Orders of the House.
The House had previously been adjourned indefinitely by Bagbin after the Supreme Court ordered a stay of execution on his declaration made on October 17, 2024.
The Supreme Court’s intervention came after an ex parte application filed by Alexander Afenyo-Markin, who sought to challenge Bagbin’s declaration.
In response, Bagbin’s legal team, led by lawyer Thaddeus Sory, argued that the Supreme Court had misapplied the law by suspending the execution of his ruling, which Bagbin asserts was a non-judicial decision.
Despite these claims, the court dismissed Bagbin’s application to set aside its earlier ruling, stating that it lacked merit.
As the November 7 session approaches, all eyes will be on the unfolding legal and political drama.
The Apex Court will be interpreting Article 97 of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana, which governs the tenure of office for Members of Parliament.
The implications of this decision are profound, potentially reshaping the composition of the House and impacting the legislative agenda moving forward.
With emotions running high and the stakes elevated, the coming days will be crucial for both the Speaker and the Parliament.
