NPP remains majority in parliament, Supreme Court rules

Supreme Court of Ghana has intervened by issuing a stay of execution on the ruling by the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, which declared the seats of four Members of Parliament (MPs) vacant.

This decision affects Cynthia Morrison (Agona West), Kwadjo Asante (Suhum), Andrew Amoako Asiamah (Fomena), and Peter Kwakye Ackah (Amenfi Central).

The court’s ruling effectively freezes the Speaker’s declaration pending a thorough legal review, ensuring that the current political landscape remains unchanged for the time being.

The controversy erupted following a motion filed by former Minority Leader Haruna Iddrisu, citing constitutional provisions that mandate MPs who change political affiliations or run as independent candidates to relinquish their seats.

Bagbin’s decision ignited fierce debate, positioning the ruling as a catalyst for a potential legal battle.

With the Supreme Court’s stay order, the implementation of the Speaker’s ruling is delayed, preserving the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) majority in Parliament while the legal proceedings unfold.