, the Speaker of , has reportedly opted not to defend a suit filed at the Supreme Court seeking an interpretation of the constitutional provision that led him to declare four parliamentary seats vacant.
During the Supreme Court hearing on Monday, November 11, 2024, the Speaker's legal representatives were notably absent, with no legal filings submitted on his behalf regarding the case.
The suit seeks an interpretation of Article 97(1)(g) and (h) of the Constitution, according to graphic.com.gh.
The seven-member panel, led by Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo, proceeded with the hearing as both the plaintiff, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, and the Attorney-General, who is the second defendant, had submitted their documents.