The Minority Caucus in Parliament has announced its decision to prioritize court proceedings over parliamentary business to support their leader, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, who is currently entangled in the ongoing ambulance case trial.
This decision follows the refusal of High Court judge, Justice Afia Serwah Asare-Botwe to grant Dr. Forson leave from court to attend parliamentary sessions.
The High Court’s decision has raised concern within the Minority Caucus.
As Parliament resumes its third meeting of the fourth session today, Dr. Forson was expected to deliver an address and engage in important parliamentary activities. These responsibilities are crucial, especially at the commencement of a parliamentary session, and are part of the Minority Leader’s legislative mandate.
The NDC Minority Caucus has expressed worry over what they perceive as a deliberate attempt by the trial judge to hinder Dr. Forson from performing his constitutional duties. The Caucus views this as a worrying trend of persecution against their leader.
In a press statement signed by Minority Chief Whip, Kwame Governs Agbodza, the NDC Minority Caucus affirmed its commitment to stand by Dr. Forson.
“In light of the above, and the continuous persecution of the Minority Leader, the NDC Minority will continue to solidarize and stand by its Leader anytime he is due to appear in court,” the statement read.
The Caucus also indicated that they reserve the right to employ all other available tools in their approach to parliamentary business in response to the ongoing situation.