The constitution of Ghana has won, we must respect the rule of law – Joe Ghartey

Lead counsel for the Afenyo Markin, Joe Ghartey after the Supreme Court ruling addressed the media, stressing that the constitution of Ghana has won.

His comment follows the ruling against Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin’s decision to declare four parliamentary seats vacant, siding with a challenge brought forward by Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin.

“The Supreme law is the constitution. Everybody else is under this constitution.”

“We expect every other Ghanaian to respect the law,” Joe Ghartey.

“Today democracy has won, constitutionalism has won,’ he added.

During today’s ruling, the seven-member panel, led by Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, delivered a 5-2 majority decision in favour of Afenyo-Markin.

Chief Justice Torkornoo noted that a detailed explanation of the ruling will be provided later.

The dispute revolves around Speaker Bagbin’s interpretation of Article 97(1)(g) of the Ghanaian Constitution, which he cited as the basis for declaring the seats vacant.

“The plaintiff’s action succeeds. The full reasons and orders of the court shall be filled with the Register by the close of day tomorrow,” Justice Torkornoo said.