The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining its newly declared majority status in Parliament, despite a Supreme Court ruling halting the Speaker of Parliament’s order.
The dispute over parliamentary leadership began on October 17, when Speaker Alban Bagbin declared four parliamentary seats vacant two held by the New Patriotic Party (NPP), one by an independent MP and one by the NDC. This decision shifted the balance of power, with the NDC claiming a Majority of 136 seats against the NPP’s 135.
However, on Friday, October 18, the Supreme Court issued a stay of execution, allowing the four affected MPs to resume their parliamentary duties until the substantive case is resolved. Despite this, the NDC insists on holding its new Majority position.
At a press conference on Sunday, October 20, the NDC caucus, led by the Minority Leader Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, expressed its determination to protect the party’s current status.
Dr. Ato Forson stressed that the NDC would not back down or allow any interference in parliamentary affairs. He emphasized that the party’s presence in Parliament serves the interest of ordinary Ghanaians and that the NDC remains committed to upholding its responsibilities.