The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has strongly condemned the suspension of three of its Members of Parliament (MPs) by Speaker Alban Bagbin, describing his actions as dangerous and autocratic.
The suspension, which also affected one MP from the National Democratic Congress (NDC), followed chaotic scenes during the vetting of ministerial nominees on January 30, 2025.
In a statement issued on February 3, NPP General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong expressed solidarity with the affected MPs and accused Speaker Bagbin of disregarding the Constitution and principles of natural justice.
“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,” the statement read.
Mr Frimpong stressed that the NPP does not accept the Speaker’s decision, insisting it violates constitutional provisions and fair parliamentary procedures.
“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,” he added.
The NPP has vowed to resist what it sees as an attempt to silence the Minority and undermine parliamentary accountability.
Read the statement below:
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