Minority blocks Majority Leader and proceedings suspended over Kpandai seat controversy

Parliamentary proceedings on Tuesday took a dramatic turn when the New Patriotic Party Minority Caucus Members of Parliament, blocked Mr Mahama Ayariga, the Majority Leader, from responding to calls for the withdrawal of a letter declaring the Kpandai parliamentary seat vacant.  

The disruption, which led to the suspension of proceedings, was a result of Parliament’s formal notification to the Electoral Commission (EC) on Monday, December 8, 2025, that the seat had become vacant, in line with a Tamale High Court ruling ordering a rerun of the constituency’s election. 

The Minority Members of Parliament (MPs), dressed in black, chanted patriotic songs, banged tables, and hooted at Mr Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, the Clerk of Parliament, who had earlier attempted to maintain order.  

The controversy centred on a letter dated December 4, 2025, from the Clerk to the EC Chairperson, Madam Jean Mensa informing her of the vacancy, a move Mr Frank Annoh-Dompreh, the Minority Chief Whip, described as “out of place” and “unfortunate.” 

He argued that the letter violated the rule of law and insisted it be withdrawn.  

The disruption escalated as Minority members repeatedly obstructed Mr  Ayariga whenever he attempted to make a statement, forcing Speaker Alban Bagbin to suspend proceedings temporarily. 

Ahead of the suspension, the Speaker urged the MPs to respect the Standing Orders and indicated that he could only resolve whatever matter it was after hearing from the leaders of the house. 

Source: GNA 

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