Tensions Rise in Ghana’s Parliament as MPs Occupy Majority Side

Live videos from Parliament reveal an unusual scene: Members of Parliament (MPs) from both the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) are currently occupying the majority side of the chamber.

This development sees the front seats of the majority side filled, while the minority side remains largely empty.

The NDC caucus maintains that they are adhering to the Speaker’s ruling, which they believe aligns with constitutional provisions. Conversely, the NPP caucus is following the Supreme Court’s recent decision, which has stayed the Speaker’s ruling and effectively reinstated the previous status of Parliament.

This divergence in adherence has led to heightened tensions as both sides navigate the implications of the Supreme Court’s intervention and the Speaker’s earlier declaration of vacant seats. The situation is dynamic, and the atmosphere in Parliament is charged as both parties assert their positions in this unfolding political drama.