The Supreme Court of Ghana has stayed the ruling of Speaker of , Alban Bagbin, in the matter of the vacation of some four seats.
This was after the highest court of the land, led by Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, heard an application by the (NPP) Members of . " has been directed to officially recognise the 4 MPs and allow them to represent their constituents," a snippet of the ruling of the Court said.
The decision by the apex court effectively suspends the implementation of the Speaker's ruling on October 17, 2024, pending further legal review and final determination.
How it started A motion was filed by the MP for Tamale South , invoking constitutional provisions that require MPs who switch political affiliations or contest elections as independent candidates to vacate their seats.