Former President John Dramani Mahama speaking at kpone in the Kpone-Katamanso constituency has weighed in on the recent decision by Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Bagbin, who declared four parliamentary seats vacant. The constituencies affected by this ruling are Amenfi Central, Fomena, Agona West, and Suhum.
In his reaction, Mahama pointed out the significance of the move, stating, “If the report I am hearing from Parliament is true, then something historic has just happened.” He explained that of the four seats, three belong to the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), while one is from the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).
Reflecting on the political implications, Mahama noted, “So if those seats have been declared vacant, then it means in the life of one parliament, the minority has turned to the majority and the majority has turned to the minority.” He emphasized that this shift, in his view, is a sign of what is to come in the December 2024 general elections.
The former president urged his party members and supporters to solidify this political momentum. “Even before we have cast one single ballot, the NDC has become the majority, but we have to make it a reality on 7th December 2024,” Mahama added, underscoring the importance of translating this development into electoral success.
This unexpected declaration of vacant seats is likely to spark intense political activity in the coming months as both the NPP and NDC prepare for the next round of parliamentary by-elections ahead of the 2024 elections.
Source: Ghana/Starrfm.com.gh/103.5FM/Emmanuel Mensah
