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Supreme Court Halts Speaker’s Ruling on Vacant MP Seats

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In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court has issued a stay of execution on a ruling by the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, which declared the seats of four Members of Parliament (MPs) vacant.

The affected MPs are Cynthia Morrison of Agona West, Kwadjo Asante of Suhum, Andrew Amoako Asiamah of Fomena, and Peter Kwakye Ackah of Amenfi Central. Speaker Bagbin’s initial decision, which cited grounds that reportedly rendered the MPs’ positions invalid, had raised concerns about the future representation of these constituencies.

However, the Supreme Court’s stay of execution means that the Speaker’s ruling will not be enforced, at least for now. This decision effectively allows the four MPs to retain their seats while the case undergoes further legal scrutiny. The Court’s order aims to prevent immediate consequences for the MPs and their constituencies until a final determination is made on the matter.

Legal experts have indicated that the stay grants the MPs temporary reprieve and prevents potential by-elections. However, the ongoing legal battle is likely to spark broader discussions on parliamentary procedures, legislative authority, and the role of the judiciary in such matters.

The ruling has been met with varied reactions, with supporters of the MPs hailing it as a fair intervention, while critics argue it could set a precedent for prolonged legal entanglements in parliamentary affairs. As the legal process unfolds, all eyes will be on the Supreme Court as it deliberates on the merits of the Speaker’s initial decision.

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