The Majority leadership of Parliament is unhappy with Speaker Alban Bagbin for an indefinitely adjourning sitting.
This is the second consecutive meeting that the Speaker has abruptly adjourned, leaving several government business matters unresolved.
On Tuesday evening, the Speaker's decision to adjourn indefinitely angered the Majority Caucus, who accused him of prioritizing international travels over Parliamentary business.
Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin expressed his disappointment, stating that it is "worrying" as rules permit a member to preside in the Speaker's absence.
"I still hold the view that Mr Speaker could have traveled to the NCSL in the United States, but I don’t think that it is more important than government business," Mr Afenyo-Markin said.
The Effutu MP emphasized that the issue of adjournment and reopening of Parliament should not be seen as purely administrative since Parliament proceeds on matters by consensus.
"...We could reach some consensus considering the number of business we had as a House. Surprisingly, he did not give his closing remarks, neither did he allow leaders to even make certain remarks... and these are very worrying," he added.
Since the Speaker presides over the House, the Majority Leader says he does not want to engage in any confrontation with him, but added that they "vehemently disagree with the unilateral decision to adjourn the House."
Afenyo-Markin further indicated that they will recall Parliament, stating, "We are with immediate effect going to engage our caucus with the sole aim of getting the necessary consent of members and procure their signatures to recall the House in accordance with the law."
Latest Stories
-
Power challenges persist due to government’s mismanagement of revenues – Okudzeto Ablakwa
21 mins -
Jordan Ayew injury not as bad as feared – Leicester City boss
30 mins -
Stonebwoy heads to North America for UP & RUNNIN6 tour
31 mins -
FDA explains extension of best-before date for ‘expired’ rice
36 mins -
Rebecca Akufo-Addo, Mahama storm Akuapem North as NPP NDC slugs it out
38 mins -
Fatawu’s injury a big blow for us – Leicester City manager
49 mins -
No MC has influenced pop culture in 2024 more than me – Portfolio
51 mins -
Kpando NCCE holds dialogue for Parliamentary Candidates
1 hour -
Bawumia solicits support of CSOs to tackle ‘entrenched interests’ in corruption fight
1 hour -
I’m looking forward to working with CSOs, research institutions; they have a lot to offer – Bawumia
1 hour -
The former illegal miner who became valedictorian: Eliasu Yahaya Bansi’s KNUST journey
1 hour -
Prof Opoku-Agyemang slams gov’t over supply of ‘expired’ rice to Senior High Schools
1 hour -
No student has been served unwholesome meals – Nana Boakye
2 hours -
Galamsey has left our river deities powerless – Fetish Priest laments
2 hours -
It was unfair to destroy Leslie’s Fantasy Dome – Okraku-Mantey
2 hours