His statement follows hints from MPs of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) that they might push for an emergency recall of the house after the Supreme Court's ruling on the controversy over four vacant seats.
In a 5-2 majority decision on Tuesday, 12th November 2024, the court ruled that Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin's interpretation of Articles 97(1) (g) and (h) of the Constitution was unconstitutional.
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin Pulse Ghana In the wake of the ruling, Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin addressed the media, calling on the Speaker to reverse his 17th October declaration that the Agona West, Suhhum, Amenfi Central, and Fomena seats were vacant, and to restore his side's position as the "rightful majority caucus." However, addressing party supporters at Asasetre in the Ellembelle constituency of the Western Region, Asiedu Nketia urged NDC MPs to stand firm and reject any emergency recall over the next three weeks. "No NDC MP should attend any parliamentary sitting; there is no urgent business that requires a recall.
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