The Minority caucus in Parliament has declared that it now holds the Majority, following Speaker Alban Bagbin’s decision to adjourn the House indefinitely on Tuesday, October 22.
The adjournment occurred after a heated session, with the Speaker citing an insufficient number of Members of Parliament (MPs) to continue business.
The parliamentary standoff arose after Speaker Bagbin declared four parliamentary seats vacant. This decision followed a motion by Minority Leader, Dr. Cassiel Forson, citing constitutional provisions regarding MPs who had switched parties or run as independents.
The affected seats include Fomena, Suhum, Agona West, and Amenfi Central.
Although the Supreme Court issued a stay of execution on the Speaker’s ruling, preventing the seats from being vacated immediately, the Minority insists that Bagbin’s decision has shifted the balance of power in their favour.
In an interview on Channel One TV, Bawku Central MP Mahama Ayariga reaffirmed the Minority’s stance.
He said the Speaker’s ruling declaring the four seats vacant still stands, and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) MPs will not concede to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) until the decision is reversed.
Ayariga added that, the Minority would follow the Speaker’s directive to adjourn and return to their constituencies, awaiting a new parliamentary session.
He reiterated that the caucus would continue to regard themselves as the majority until the issue is fully resolved.
This impasse has cast uncertainty over the legislative process, with both parties anticipating the next steps.
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