Vacant seats case: Supreme Court to deliver verdict tomorrow

The Supreme Court of Ghana will deliver its much-anticipated verdict tomorrow on the case concerning the declaration of vacant parliamentary seats.

The announcement was made by Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo after the court heard final arguments from the plaintiff and the Attorney-General, who also holds the position of Minister for Justice.

This ruling is expected to clarify key constitutional questions related to parliamentary representation.

A notable aspect of the proceedings was the absence of the Speaker of Parliament’s legal team, who neither submitted their statement of case nor appeared in court.

This absence has raised concerns, as the Speaker’s input was anticipated to address the legal interpretations pivotal to the case.

The Attorney-General expressed disapproval of this absence, particularly criticizing the Speaker’s lawyer, Thaddeus Sory, for failing to participate in the process.

The Attorney-General urged the court to take a firm stance on this omission, arguing that it reflected a lack of respect for the judiciary and disrupted the due process.

The outcome of the Supreme Court’s ruling is eagerly awaited, as it could influence future interpretations of constitutional obligations and affect parliamentary dynamics significantly.