Speaker Bagbins Support for NDC Caucus Sparks Parliamentary Debate
Member of Parliament Alexander Afenyo-Markin has accused Speaker Alban Bagbin of supporting the National Democratic Congress (NDC) caucus in Parliament amidst the debate over vacant parliamentary seats. He asserts that Speaker Bagbin’s inaction regarding the NDC caucus’s decision to sit in the majority seats shows implicit support for their stance. This decision has stirred controversy in Parliament, as the Supreme Court continues to deliberate on the legal implications of the situation.
Afenyo-Markin expressed frustration, suggesting that Speaker Bagbin has the authority to instruct the NDC caucus to occupy the minority seats but has refrained from doing so. He emphasized that the Speaker’s conduct suggests partisanship, thereby intensifying political tensions within Parliament.
The Supreme Court, however, has deferred the final judgment to address the broader implications of the Speaker’s authority and the separation of powers involved. The outcome of this case may have far-reaching effects on parliamentary governance and party dynamics as Ghana heads towards the December general elections.