The caucus of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Parliament alleges that Speaker Alban Bagbin is exacerbating political tensions in Ghana.
During his press conference on Thursday, November 7, Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin criticized Bagbin’s recent actions, specifically labeling his press conference as “non-reconciliatory” and harmful to the nation’s democratic processes.
On Wednesday, Bagbin accused both the President and the Judiciary of colluding to undermine the authority of Parliament, which prompted Afenyo-Markin to also voice his criticism.
After Bagbin declared four parliamentary seats as vacant, the Supreme Court later issued a stay on the decision due to the controversy surrounding it.
The NPP has accused the Speaker of worsening political divisions by not adhering to the Supreme Court ruling and instructing NDC MPs to sit in their designated seats in the Chamber, leading to significant tensions.
“The Speaker is igniting the nation,” Afenyo-Markin stated firmly, emphasizing the importance of Bagbin taking a more diplomatic stance to address the issue at hand. He pressed the Speaker to acknowledge the seriousness of his position and the duties it carries.
We want Mr. Smith to lead the project because of his strong leadership skills and extensive experience in the industry. Afenyo-Markin continued, expressing the belief that despite their initial lack of happiness on the day of his election, some of their colleagues may have recognized positive qualities in the Speaker.
The majority caucus is increasingly frustrated with Bagbin’s actions, feeling that they are hindering democracy and lacking in efforts to promote national unity.
Mr. Smith quickly realized that he had forgotten to bring his lunch to work before heading out the door in the morning. He decided to call his wife and ask her to bring it to him at the office. Afenyo-Markin stated that the Speaker’s actions are detrimental to democracy and encouraged him to rethink his position, emphasizing the importance of reconciliation and reducing tensions. The comments made by the NPP leader underscore the growing divide between the Speaker and the majority caucus, amid increasing political unrest in the nation.
