The Supreme Court has declared unconstitutional, the Speaker’s decision to declare four parliamentary seats vacant, marking a victory for the NPP Majority Caucus.
The Five against Two (5-2) ruling, hailed by Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin as a win for democracy, has reignited tensions between the two sides of Parliament.
Afenyo-Markin, who had filed an ex parte application challenging the Speaker’s decision, celebrated the outcome, stating that “democracy requires decency” and that the NPP Majority Caucus had followed the right path.
He urged the other side, including the Speaker, to respect the Court’s decision, stressing that the ruling was not about political parties but about constitutional interpretation.
“The court outcome is not about NPP, NDC, it is about constitutional interpretation,” Afenyo-Markin emphasized.
The prolonged adjournment of Parliament raises concerns about the legislative body’s ability to function effectively and address the pressing needs of the nation.
The Supreme Court’s decision, while a victory for the NPP Majority Caucus, has created a national debate among many Ghanaians.
The future of Parliament and its role in governance remains uncertain, as to how the Speaker and the NDC Caucus will respond to the Supreme Court’s ruling and whether a path to reconciliation can be found.
The Supreme Court has yet to give the basis for the verdict.
