The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Members of Parliament (MPs) has announced plans to boycott proceedings in the coming days.
Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin announced this in an interview on Asempa FM Ekosii Sen programme Thursday.
The action is in protest of Speaker Alban Bagbinâs approval and ruling of a motion that declared four parliamentary seats vacant.
This bold move by the Speaker has sparked tension, with the Majority Caucus demonstrating their discontent.
The Effutu MP has said the side will absent itself from the Chamber and proceedings until further notice, pending the outcome of a case before the Supreme Court.
“We told the Speaker on Tuesday that the matter is before the Supreme Court which means we await interpretation. So with what has happened, we have to wait on the court to determine the matter and we are bound by it.
“We prefer to be on the side of the law than confusion,” he said.
Former Minority Leader and Tamale South MP, Haruna Iddrisu invoked Article 97 (1)(g) of the Constitution, challenging the status of some colleagues who had crossed carpets ahead of the December 7 election.
Three of the affected seats belong to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) while one is for the National Democratic Congress(NDC).
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