Bagbin’s partisan decisions fueling parliamentary impasse – Adomako Kissi

Dr. Dickson Adomako Kissi, Member of Parliament for Anyaa Sowutuom, has attributed the ongoing parliamentary impasse to recent rulings by Speaker Alban Bagbin.

Speaker Bagbin had declared four parliamentary seats vacant, a decision later stayed by the Supreme Court. This declaration intensified tensions, with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) caucus claiming a majority in the House—a stance strongly contested by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) caucus.

On Thursday, November 7, 2024, Speaker Bagbin adjourned the House indefinitely, citing the lack of a prepared agenda after the Business Committee failed to meet and set topics for discussion.

The session had been convened at the NPP caucus’s request to address critical legislative matters, but no Majority MPs were present in the Chamber. Bagbin expressed disappointment at their absence, which prevented the formation of an agenda.

In an interview on The Big Issue on Channel One TV, Dr. Kissi voiced concerns over the perceived partisanship in Speaker Bagbin’s decisions.

While he affirmed his respect for Bagbin, Dr. Kissi suggested that the Speaker’s long-standing affiliation with the NDC may have influenced his recent rulings, contributing to a more polarized parliamentary environment.