Alexander Afenyo- Markin, Majority leader in Parliament has urged Speaker Alban Bagbin to reconvene parliament.
According to him, Speaker Alban Bagbin should reconvene so parliament can continue with it’s duties.
“ I respectfully look forward to your exercise of your authority to reconvene Parliament, so that together, we may resume our sacred duty to the people of Ghana without further delay or discord”.
Afenyo- Markin’s call for the speaker to reconvene parliament comes after the Supreme Court’s ruling on the four vacant seats on Tuesday November 12, 2024.
He indicated in a statement that, the interpretation by the judiciary should strengthen, not weaken, the relationship between leadership and members of the House.
“To the Right Honorable Speaker, I reaffirm my utmost respect for your office and your distinguished service to our nation. This judicial interpretation of our Constitution should strengthen, not weaken, the relationship between leadership and members of the House”.
He added that, “As we return to our legislative duties as soon as possible, let us remember that we are first and foremost servants of the people”.
“With the highest regard for your wisdom and commitment to our democracy, I respectfully look forward to your exercise of your authority to reconvene Parliament, so that together, we may resume our sacred duty to the people of Ghana without further delay or discord”.
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