Introduction The law governing parliamentary vacancies in Ghana is anchored in the 1992 Constitution, specifically Articles 97 and 99.
Article 97(1)(g) requires Members of Parliament (MPs) to vacate their seats if they leave the political party under which they were elected or decide to contest as independent candidates.
Instances of MPs changing parties have historically raised legal and constitutional concerns in respect of the enforcement of this rule.
A notable example is Wayo Seini, who had to formally notify the Electoral Commission and vacate his seat upon switching parties, highlighting the procedural safeguards in place to uphold political integrity.