This Saturday’s JoyNews Newsfile edition will tackle the week’s most critical issues.
The analysis programme would first focus on the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling on Speaker Alban Bagbin's announcement of four vacant parliamentary seats.
The Court has declared that Members of Parliament vacate their seat if they switch parties during the tenure of the current parliament.
The Court’s judgment indicates that the constitutional provisions in question are specific to the present term of Parliament, emphasising that they do not address an MP’s political choices for future election cycles.
However, others have shared dissenting opinions about the ruling.
But does this ruling offer a decisive resolution, or is it merely brutum fulmen—a bold declaration lacking enforcement?
Also on Newsfile’s agenda is the Electoral Commission’s readiness for the 2024 general elections.
The EC insists it is fully prepared for the December polls as the Commission has begun nationwide ballot paper distributions, signaling its confidence in its preparations.
However, skepticism persists among political parties over issues of transparency and logistical efficiency.
Are these concerns grounded in fact, or are they politically motivated?
Join the team on Saturday as the expert panel unpacks these pressing matters.
Newsfile will be aired live on the JoyNews channel on digital satellite channels 421 on DSTV and 144 on GoTV. It will also be streamed on JoyNews’ Facebook or YouTube channels from 9 am to noon.
Viewers can also follow the discussions by tuning into Joy 99.7 FM or Luv 99.5 FM on the radio or stream the discussion live on either Google or Apple Podcasts.
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