The Supreme Court's order to Parliament to stay the ruling of the Speaker declaring four seats vacant is a n indication that Ghana is going through a constitutional crisis, Bolgatanga Lawmaker Dr Diminic Ayine, has said.He described the Supreme Court order as disturbing after indicating the there is a constitutional crisis in Ghana.The former Deputy Attorney-General said on TV3 Friday, October 18 that "This is a very disturbing development, for them to obtain an ex-parte motion, meaning the parliament was not notified.
The order of the Supreme Court means parliament goes back to what it was before the Speaker's ruling."Basically, you have tied the hands of Mr Speaker and Parliament, which shows that it is interfering with the work of legislature.
There is a constitutional crisis."He stressed, "we will have to admit honorable Member for Amefi Central into our fold again."The execution of the Speaker's ruling on the four seats declared vacant has been put on hold, pending the final determination of the case at the Supreme Court.The Supreme Court on Friday, October 18 directed Parliament to recognise and allow the four MPs to continue to serve as MPs until the case is determined.
The Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin on Thursday, October 17 declared four seats in Parliament vacant.The constituencies and the lawmakers are:1.