Parliament set to reconvene in early November

The Ghanaian Parliament is set to reconvene in early November, following a petition from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Caucus requesting an urgent recall.

According to a statement from the Office of the Speaker of Parliament, Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has already initiated the process to bring Parliament back to address key matters.

Speaker Bagbin shared this update with a delegation from the Council of State, led by Nana Otuo Siriboe II, who visited Parliament to understand recent developments.

This reconvening follows an indefinite suspension of Parliament due to ongoing legal and political issues.

The suspension came after the Speaker’s decision to declare four parliamentary seats vacant, which sparked a dispute over party majority representation in Parliament.

The Supreme Court intervened, directing Speaker Bagbin to hold off on his earlier decision about the seats, which involved both NPP and National Democratic Congress (NDC) members, leaving the House in a temporary halt.

Speaker Bagbin assured the Council of State of his dedication to maintaining Ghana’s democratic processes and Parliament’s stability.

He noted that he would be attending an international conference in Australia in early November but plans to return to Ghana promptly to oversee the recall session.

The Speaker is set to attend the 67th Conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA), where he will formally pass leadership to the newly elected CPA President.

The Council of State expressed its support for the Speaker’s leadership and encouraged him to continue strengthening Ghana’s democratic framework.

Nana Otuo Siriboe II commended Speaker Bagbin’s efforts and encouraged him to persevere for the benefit of Ghana and its citizens.

The Supreme Court, meanwhile, is set to issue its ruling on the case involving the disputed seats on November 11.