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With just under two weeks left until the December 7 election, Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has refused a plea by the Majority in Parliament to summon back the House.
Speaker Bagbin informed the Majority in a memo on Tuesday, November 26 that Parliament will reconvene after the elections to take care of important issues for a smooth transition to the 9th Parliament of the Fourth Republic.
“The House will resume sitting after the elections to complete all essential matters before a seamless transition to the 9th Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana,” Bagbin stated.
He stressed the significance of proper conduct in parliamentary activities, encouraging MPs to prioritize the country’s welfare.
“The national interest would better be served if members exhibit conduct of honour, empathy, and humility in the performance of their duties. In the circumstances, I am neither inclined nor disposed to exercise my discretion in favour of your request. The request is accordingly declined,” he noted.
“This season is for the government, parties, and both presidential and parliamentary candidates to present their manifestos to the people and to account and justify how the mandate given them by voters for the four-year term of office has been applied to the benefit of the people,” he added.
