The Speaker of , , has responded to a petition from the Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, requesting an urgent recall of the House to deliberate on pressing government business under Article 112 (3) of the 1992 Constitution. The request aimed to address urgent matters, but the Speaker noted these issues did not meet the constitutional threshold for a recall. Here are some highlights of the speaker's response Adjournment justification: Speaker Bagbin defended the decision to adjourn sine die on July 30, 2024, highlighting that it was based on the ary Calendar and agreed upon by leadership. He dismissed accusations of prioritizing international travel over parliamentary business. "I have been accused of prioritising international travel over parliamentary business and of unilaterally deciding to adjourn the House on July 30, 2024. These accusations are unfounded and are made in bad faith," he said.