Former Chief of Staff under President Kufuor, Kwadwo Mpiani, has expressed his belief that Parliament should not be subjected to injunctions.
He argued that such actions could hinder parliamentary functions.
In an interview on Joy FM’s Midday News on Wednesday, November 13, Mr Mpiani explained that attempting to solve parliamentary issues through court injunctions is misguided, suggesting instead that Parliament be allowed to reach decisions independently, which can then be contested in court if necessary.
“I don’t personally don’t believe that anybody should injunct Parliament because if you do that, you will make the work of Parliament more difficult because next time, I will run to court to injunct Parliament on how it does it works,” he said.
His remarks follow the recent filing of an injunction application by Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin at the Supreme Court, countering the Minority’s call to declare four parliamentary seats vacant.
Speaker Alban Bagbin had initially declared the seats vacant, but the Supreme Court, in a 5-2 decision, later ruled the declaration unconstitutional, with Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo affirming that the Speaker’s declaration could not stand.
Mr Mpiani further advised Parliament to focus on internal resolutions instead of resorting to the courts.
“Parliament should be able to resolve its issues itself. If you return to Parliament and don’t get a quorum for decisions, what has been achieved?” he questioned.
He suggested that dialogue among members could have prevented the current impasse, urging Speaker Bagbin to accept the Supreme Court’s ruling and encouraging members to prioritise constructive discussions for the benefit of all involved.
Latest Stories
-
Kpando NCCE holds dialogue for Parliamentary Candidates
15 mins -
Bawumia solicits support of CSOs to tackle ‘entrenched interests’ in corruption fight
18 mins -
I’m looking forward to working with CSOs, research institutions; they have a lot to offer – Bawumia
20 mins -
The former illegal miner who became valedictorian: Eliasu Yahaya Bansi’s KNUST journey
33 mins -
Prof Opoku-Agyemang slams gov’t over supply of ‘expired’ rice to Senior High Schools
38 mins -
‘Expired rice’: FDA fines Lamens Investments GH¢100k for regulatory violations
42 mins -
No student has been served unwholesome meals – Nana Boakye
56 mins -
Galamsey has left our river deities powerless – Fetish Priest laments
1 hour -
It was unfair to destroy Leslie’s Fantasy Dome – Okraku-Mantey
1 hour -
Expired rice scandal: We won’t jeopardize people’s health or safety for any reason – FDA
1 hour -
UniMAC to host public forum on democracy and communication
2 hours -
Expired Rice Scandal: Ablakwa slams Lamens Company for “Criminal” acts
2 hours -
Avoid the use of vituperative expressions in your campaigns – NCCE
2 hours -
No petroleum revenue allotment to industrialisation in first half of 2024 – PIAC report
2 hours -
Baba Sadiq motivated me to vie for MP position – Okraku-Mantey
2 hours