Three New Patriotic Party (NPP) Members of Parliament-elect for Techiman South, Okaikwei Central, and Tema Central, whose election results are being contested in court by the National Democratic Congress (NDC), have been sworn into the 9th Parliament of the Fourth Republic.
Martin Mensah Korsah (Techiman South), Charles Forson (Okaikwei Central), and Patrick Boamah (Tema Central) took the oath of office during the inaugural session of Parliament despite ongoing legal challenges.
The NDC had sought a court injunction to block their swearing-in over alleged discrepancies in vote collation in their respective constituencies.
However, the Acting Clerk of Parliament revealed the EC had issued a writ dated January 5, confirming the eligibility of the three MP-elects.
But, he had strong reservations on the swearing in the MP-elect for Akwatia, Ernest Kumi, due to separate unresolved legal issues.
The NDC Minority protested against Kumi’s swearing-in, but the process proceeded.
In his remarks after taking the oath, Kumi acknowledged the controversy surrounding his election and expressed readiness to face any legal consequences.
The developments signal a tense start to the 9th Parliament, with both major parties gearing up for legal battles over the disputed seats.