The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has declined a request by the Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, to recall the House for a two-day sitting, citing concerns about national interest and the impracticality of the proposed agenda.
In a memo dated November 26, 2024, Speaker Bagbin responded to the Majority Leader's earlier request, which was communicated through a memo dated November 22, 2024.
Afenyo-Markin's request sought to reconvene Parliament on November 28 and 29 to address 22 items described as "urgent Government Business" and "outstanding public business." This request followed the indefinite adjournment of Parliament on November 7, a decision made by Speaker Bagbin due to the absence of a prepared agenda from the Business Committee.
The Speaker highlighted several reasons for his decision, emphasising the importance of balancing parliamentary responsibilities with the current political campaigns. "Hon.