I reaffirm my utmost respect for your office and service to our nation – Afenyo-Markin appeals to Bagbin to recall Parliament

The leader of the Majority Caucus of Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has appealed to the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin to recall the House.

In a statement issued after the Supreme Court had upheld his application to interpret article 97 (1)(g)(h), Afenyo-Markin said it would be in the interest of Ghanaians to do so.

“To the Right Honorable Speaker, I reaffirm my utmost respect for your office and your distinguished service to our nation. This judicial interpretation of our Constitution should strengthen, not weaken, the relationship between leadership and members of the House. With the highest regard for your wisdom and commitment to our democracy, I respectfully look forward to your exercise of your authority to reconvene Parliament, so that together, we may resume our sacred duty to the people of Ghana without further delay or discord,” he appealed.

The Supreme Court earlier, per a 5-2 majority decision, declared a declaration by Speaker Bagbin of four seats vacant as unconstitutional.

Mr Afenyo-Markin said “As we return to our legislative duties as soon as possible, let us remember that we are first and foremost servants of the people. The voters who sent us to Parliament expect us to prioritize their interests above all else. They deserve nothing less than our total commitment to advancing the development agenda that will improve their lives.

He called on all members of Parliament to “view this moment as an opportunity for renewal. Let us approach our duties with fresh vigor, determined to work together in the spirit of constructive dialogue and mutual respect. The clarification provided by the Supreme Court should serve as a foundation for more effective parliamentary proceedings.

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