Bawku Central MP, Mahama Ayariga, has assured that National Democratic Congress (NDC) Members of Parliament are fully prepared to return to Parliament if Speaker Alban Bagbin issues a recall order for parliamentary proceedings.This assurance follows the indefinite adjournment of Parliament on Tuesday, October 22, after a contentious session between the NDC and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) over which party holds the majority in the House.Speaking during an interview on Accra-based Citi FM on October 23, Mr Ayariga said NDC MPs are committed to fulfilling their legislative responsibilities despite the ongoing political tensions and divisions between the two parties.He stressed that, regardless of the standoff, they would promptly resume their duties when directed by the Speaker.The adjournment of Parliament came after sharp disagreements between the NDC and NPP over who occupies the majority side of the Chamber.According to Mr Ayariga, the NPP was significantly underrepresented during the session, with fewer than 30 members present.Additionally, Mr Ayariga criticised the actions of NPP MPs, suggesting that their disruption of proceedings was part of a broader plan led by Alexander Afenyo-Markin.Despite the political standoff, Ayariga reaffirmed that the NDC MPs are prepared to return to the Chamber when the Speaker recalls them.He reiterated the party's commitment to ensuring the smooth running of parliamentary business and fulfilling their legislative responsibilities for the benefit of the country."Many of them [the NPP MPs] are in their constituencies campaigning and so anytime the Speaker calls us, we will come and anytime the Speaker says we are the Minority, we will listen to him, but he hasn't said that," Mr Ayariga said.Read also:Annoh-Dompreh took me off NPP MPs WhatsApp page when I filed to contest as independent - Suhum MP
NDC MPs are ready to return if Speaker issues a recall order – Mahama Ayariga
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