Supreme Court is the interpreter of the constitution, not Parliament – PNP

The People's National Party (PNP) has said that the only institution that can interpret the Constitution is the Supreme Court, not Parliament.PNP has therefore asked the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Lawmakers to comply with the Supreme Court order that stays the execution of the ruling of the speaker of Parliament in declaring four seats vacant.The Supreme Court on Friday, October 18 directed Parliament to recognise and allow the four MPs to continue to serve as lawmakers until the case is determined.

This was after the Speaker had, on Thursday, October 17, declared four seats in Parliament vacant.The constituencies and the lawmakers are:1.

Cynthia Morrison, the current NPP MP for Agona West constituency in the Central Region, who has filed to run as an independent candidate.2.

Kwadwo Asante, the current NPP MP for the Suhum constituency in the Eastern Region, who has also filed to run as an independent candidate.3.