The Institute of Progressive Governance (IPG) has expressed concern about Speaker Bagbin's adjournment of Parliament sine die following the controversy surrounding his announcement that four MPs must vacate their seats for expressing interest in contesting the 2024 parliamentary elections on different tickets.
In a statement issued to the press on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, IPG indicated that the suspension of Parliament by the Speaker will impact the fight against illegal mining in the country.
It further noted that Organized Labor nearly went on strike but for the quick intervention of the government and the measures it agreed to implement to address illegal mining. "This indefinite suspension of parliamentary business by the Right Honourable Speaker of Parliament has adverse effects on the fight against illegal mining and mining in forests.
We can recall that Organized Labor made the decision during an emergency meeting held on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, where union leaders assessed the situation and agreed to call off the industrial action," the statement noted. "The decision was made following assurances from the government to tackle illegal mining.