The Speaker of parliament, Alban Bagbin could recall seating in November following his indefinite suspension of proceedings amid a consitutional standof with the Supreme Court regarding his declaration of four seats vacant.
The Speaker has already indicated that there are measures taking place currently to resume parliamentary duties in November. This follows his recent meeting with a five-member delegation from the Council of State. At the meeting, Alban explained to the delegates reasons for which he declared the four seats vacant, a decision, the supreme court has now injuncted.
According to a press statement issued on Wednesay October 30, following a prolonged deliberation with the members of the Council of State regarding current parliamentary issues and legal contention with the supreme court, the council has assured the speaker of its support in addressing the pending issues in order for parliament to resume duties.
Meanwhile, the Speaker will be leading the Ghana parliamentary delegation to attend the 67 Conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association International (CPA) in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia from November 3rd to 8th. This also seems to be the reason parliament cannot resume immediately as concerned stakeholders would expect.
Read below the full statement from the Speaker’s office.
“After a long deliberation, members of the Council assured the Rt. Hon Speaker of their preparedness to assist him and the leadership of the House to resolve whatever impasse there may be, to pave the way for a recall of the House.
The Speaker gave a brief of the situation in Parliament and the basis of his pronouncements on the floor of the House. He assured the delegation of his commitment to the development of the country’s democracy and its people.
The Council applauded the efforts of the Speaker, in keeping the democratic credentials of the country high, through efficient handling of the legislature and his leadership as the President of Parliamentary Organizations like the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association International, (CPA), Conference of the Speakers and Presidents of African Legislatures (CoSHAL) and an Executive member of the International Legislative Advisory Council of the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) in the United States of America. HRH Nana Otuo Siriboe encouraged him to continue with the good works in the interest of Ghana and all Ghanaians.
Mr. Speaker informed the delegation that he is compelled to lead the Ghana parliamentary delegation to attend the 67 Conference of the CPA International at Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
The Ghanaian delegation includes the former Majority Leader and Member of Parliament for Suame, Hon Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu, the two Leaders of the House, two Whips, the Clerk to Parliament, and other officials of the Parliamentary Service.
The conference is to take place from the 3rd to the 8th of November, where Speaker Bagbin, the Immediate Past President of CPA International, is expected to hand over to the newly elected President of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, the Speaker of the Parliament of New South Wales, Australia.“
Source: Dehotpress
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