The People’s National Party (PNP) has emphasized that the Supreme Court, not Parliament, is the rightful interpreter of the Constitution.
In light of this, the PNP has urged the National Democratic Congress (NDC) members of Parliament to respect the Supreme Court’s ruling, which temporarily halts the Speaker’s decision to declare four parliamentary seats vacant.
On Friday, October 18, the Supreme Court instructed Parliament to allow the four MPs in question to continue serving until the legal dispute is resolved.
This directive followed the Speaker’s declaration on October 17, where he ruled the seats vacant.
The MPs affected by this ruling include Cynthia Morrison (Agona West), Kwadwo Asante (Suhum), Andrew Asiamah Amoako (Fomena), and Peter Kwakye Ackah (Amenfi Central).
Despite the court’s order, NDC lawmakers have declared their intention to maintain their newfound majority status in Parliament and have vowed not to back down.
However, the PNP is calling for calm and the restoration of the rule of law, insisting that political differences should not undermine constitutional processes.
In a statement, the PNP also criticized both major parties, the NPP and NDC, for focusing on political power struggles while ignoring the pressing economic challenges faced by Ghanaians.
The PNP reiterated that the real concerns of the public, such as rising costs of living and the impact of illegal mining on the environment, should take priority over parliamentary disputes.
