The Supreme Court has ruled in favour of the Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo- Markin after the hearing on Tuesday November 12, 2024 concerning speaker Alban Bagbin’s declaration of four seats vacant in parliament.
The Ruling by the Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo gives a 5- 2 Majority decision in favor of Afenyo- Markin.
The Controversy surrounding the speaker’s declaration of the four seats vacant in parliament revolves around the interpretation of Article 97(1)(g) of the constitution.
The Supreme Court has however declared the speaker’s declaration of the four vacant seats as null and void.
According to her, it is unconstitutional and cannot hold.
“By court in a majority decision of five-two, Lovelace Johnson JSC and Ahamdu Tanko JSC dissenting on the issue of jurisdiction, the plaintiff’s action succeeds the full reasons and orders of the court shall be filed with the registrar by close of date, tomorrow, 13th, November 2024 the is the judgment of the court”.
Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo stated that, the reasons for the verdict would be provided on Wednesday, November 13, 2024.