In response, Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin challenged the Speaker’s decision, filing an ex-parte motion with the Supreme Court to argue that the declaration was unconstitutional.
The court granted a stay of execution on Speaker Bagbin’s ruling, but Speaker Bagbin countered with a motion to block the Supreme Court’s directive. Ultimately, this counter-motion was dismissed by the court.
Following the Supreme Court’s final ruling, Speaker Bagbin has been instructed to comply, maintaining the NPP’s majority status in the House.
The parliamentary impasse had previously stalled proceedings, leading Speaker Bagbin to adjourn sessions indefinitely to prevent potential disorder in the chamber.
After the court’s decision, Attorney General and Minister of Justice Godfred Yeboah Dame emphasized that the ruling was “non-negotiable” and called on Speaker Bagbin to respect the directive.
In a similar spirit, Majority Leader Afenyo-Markin celebrated the outcome, encouraging NDC MPs and Speaker Bagbin to respect the Supreme Court’s judgment and calling it a “victory for NPP MPs.”
Source: OccupyGh.com
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