The Supreme Court of Ghana has placed a hold on a recent ruling by Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, that declared the seats of four Members of Parliament (MPs) vacant.
This legal intervention halts the enforcement of the Speaker’s ruling, which affects MPs Cynthia Morrison (Agona West), Kwadjo Asante (Suhum), Andrew Amoako Asiamah (Fomena), and Peter Kwakye Ackah (Amenfi Central).
The Speaker’s initial decision came after former Minority Leader Haruna Iddrisu filed a motion, citing constitutional provisions that demand MPs who switch political parties or contest elections as independents must vacate their seats.
Acting on these constitutional guidelines, Bagbin declared the seats vacant, which ignited considerable debate and set the stage for the ongoing legal proceedings.
With the Supreme Court’s stay of execution, any actions following the Speaker’s ruling are temporarily suspended. This means that the affected MPs retain their positions in Parliament until the court delivers a final verdict.
This legal standoff is expected to have a significant impact on the political dynamics within Parliament, where every seat can influence legislative decisions. Further updates on the case will be provided as developments unfold.
