Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has stated that parliamentary candidates whose results were annulled by the Supreme Court on Friday, December 27, 2024, cannot be sworn in as Members of Parliament on January 6, 2025. Apexnewsgh reports
This decision comes after the Supreme Court nullified the re-collated results for four constituencies – Okaikwei Central, Ablekuma North, Tema Central, and Techiman South – citing irregularities in the process.
The controversy began when the National Democratic Congress (NDC) challenged a High Court decision directing the Electoral Commission (EC) to re-collate parliamentary election results in nine disputed constituencies. The NDC argued that the re-collation process was unlawful and lacked merit, contending that the court had exceeded its jurisdiction and undermined the transparency and credibility of the electoral process.
Speaker Bagbin emphasized that the Supreme Court’s ruling supports his position, as the declaration of the affected MPs-elect was unlawful. He explained that to become a member of parliament, one must be elected by voters, declared by the Electoral Commission, and sworn in by the Speaker. Until that happens, they remain MP-elect.
Bagbin’s stance has significant implications for the affected candidates and the balance of power in Parliament. The Speaker’s decision is a testament to his commitment to upholding the law and ensuring the integrity of Ghana’s electoral process.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
