With barely two weeks to the December 7 election, Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has declined a request by the Majority in Parliament to recall the House.
In a memo to the Majority on Tuesday, November 26, Speaker Bagbin clarified that Parliament would resume after the elections to address essential matters, ensuring a seamless transition to the 9th Parliament of the Fourth Republic. "The House will resume sitting after the elections to complete all essential matters before a seamless transition to the 9th Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana," Bagbin stated.
He emphasised the importance of decorum in parliamentary proceedings, urging Members of Parliament to act in the national interest. "The national interest would better be served if members exhibit conduct of honour, empathy, and humility in the performance of their duties.
In the circumstances, I am neither inclined nor disposed to exercise my discretion in favour of your request.