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Politics of Saturday, 19 October 2024

    

Source: Citi News

Supreme Court ruling an interference with parliamentary work – Ayariga

Mahama Ayariga Mahama Ayariga

Bawku Central MP Mahama Ayariga has criticized the Supreme Court's decision to stay the execution of Speaker Alban Bagbin's ruling, which declared four parliamentary seats vacant.

Ayariga argued that the court’s intervention is an unconstitutional overreach into parliamentary affairs, violating the separation of powers. He emphasized that the court should focus on declaring constitutionality rather than issuing injunctions against Parliament’s decisions.

The stay order temporarily halts actions related to the Speaker's ruling, ensuring the four MPs remain in Parliament until a final verdict is reached, maintaining legislative continuity.

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