The Majority Caucus in Ghana’s Parliament has called on Speaker Alban Bagbin to promptly declare the Kpandai parliamentary seat vacant after a Tamale High Court ruling annulled the constituency’s 2024 election results.
The Majority is insisting that incumbent MP Matthew Nyindam must immediately relinquish his seat and refrain from participating in any parliamentary activities until a by-election is held. The caucus maintains that both MP Nyindam and the Clerk to Parliament have been formally served with the court’s order mandating a rerun of the poll.
Citing the need to uphold judicial authority and maintain consistency with parliamentary precedent, the Majority argues that allowing Nyindam to continue in his role would set a dangerous example. On the parliamentary floor, Majority Chief Whip Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor referenced previous cases—such as that of Assin North MP James Gyakye Quayson, where MPs were required to step aside following court annulments of their elections.
“This path has been travelled before. Nobody can tell us today that Honourable Nyindam must still have a voice here. It won’t happen,” Dafeamekpor declared.
The call has sparked heated disagreement in Parliament, with the Minority Caucus firmly opposing the Majority’s position, setting up a contentious debate over the future of Kpandai’s representation.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
