Analysing the ruling of the Supreme Court on the current brouhaha in Parliament, Critics are asking, has the Supreme Court not rendered Article 97 of the 1992 Constitution useless?
I believe the Court just interpreted it in ways that have influenced its application and the political landscape in Ghana.
OVERVIEW OF ARTICLE 97 Article 97 of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana outlines the grounds for the removal of Members of Parliament (MPs) from office.
Specifically, it states that an MP can be removed from office if they: Are convicted of a crime involving dishonesty Are declared bankrupt.