Suspension of MPs: Bagbin’s actions intended to intimidate Minority – NPP

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The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has vehemently criticized the suspension of three of its Members of Parliament by Speaker Alban Bagbin, labeling his actions as dangerous and autocratic.

The party accused Speaker Bagbin of attempting to intimidate the Minority into submission, thereby weakening its capacity to effectively hold the government accountable.

The suspension, which also involved one MP from the National Democratic Congress (NDC), followed chaotic scenes during the vetting of ministerial nominees on Thursday, January 30, 2025.

In a statement released on February 3, NPP General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong expressed solidarity with the Minority caucus, accusing the Speaker of disregarding constitutional provisions and violating principles of natural justice.

The NPP reaffirmed its support for the Minority and pledged to stand by them in efforts to challenge what it described as unjust and undemocratic decisions.

“The Party sees this selective, and autocratic posture of the Speaker as very dangerous, with all these actions packaged to cow the Minority into submission, consequently weakening its potential to hold the government accountable.

“In this spirit, the Party wishes to state that it does not accept the decision of the Speaker to suspend its Members; which is in flagrant disregard for the Constitution of the Republic and as well as the rules of Natural Justice.

“The Party hereby reiterates its position that it stands with its eighty-eight (88) gallant Hon. Members to address all forms of repression and unfairness in the application of the rules governing Parliament and the Nation.”

 

 

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