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General News of Wednesday, 23 October 2024

    

Source: Joy News

Parliamentary seat saga: Supreme Court mustn’t be a ‘hatchet agent’ – Tony Aidoo

Dr. Tony Aidoo Dr. Tony Aidoo

Former Senior Presidential Aide Dr. Tony Aidoo has criticized the Supreme Court's handling of the recent case on vacant parliamentary seats, calling it a "procedural error" that sets a dangerous precedent for Ghana's democracy.

Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express, Aidoo condemned the Court's October 18 decision to stay Speaker Alban Bagbin's ruling, which had declared four seats vacant. He argued the Court overstepped by ruling on an ex parte application from NPP MPs without involving Parliament.

Aidoo also questioned the Attorney General's inconsistent positions on the matter, warning against politically motivated judicial decisions.

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