‘Give caucus leaders adequate time to speak before ruling’ – Afenyo-Markin to Bagbin
Minority Leader in Parliament Alexander Afenyo-Markin has urged Speaker Alban Bagbin to allow the leaders of the respective parliamentary caucuses adequate opportunity to make their submissions before ruling on the admissibility of the matter before the House. Speaking during Parliament’s emergency sitting, Mr Afenyo-Markin said the issue had implications beyond the immediate proceedings,…
Parliamentary Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has called on Speaker Alban Bagbin to provide the leaders of the various parliamentary caucuses with sufficient time to voice their opinions before deciding on the admissibility of the matter at hand. Addressing the House during a special session, Afenyo-Markin emphasized that the issue carries far-reaching consequences, not only for the current proceedings but also for Ghana's overall reputation in terms of democracy and its international standing.
He noted that both the local populace and the global community would be observing the manner in which Parliament responds to the situation. "It is the image of the country that is on trial," Afenyo-Markin stressed. The Minority Leader pointed out that the opportunity to address the House had been specifically given to the leaders to speak on behalf of their respective caucuses.
He stressed that the only individuals who should present their submissions are the caucus leaders. "Allowing the leaders adequate time to present their positions would assist the Speaker in arriving at a determination after considering all relevant arguments," Afenyo-Markin added. He underscored the importance of allowing the caucus leaders to fully present their positions in order to assist the Speaker in making a well-informed decision, either way.
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