The Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has called for an extraordinary sitting of Parliament just 24 hours after the House was adjourned, citing legal grounds to support his request.
In a memo addressed to Speaker Alban Bagbin, Afenyo-Markin highlighted five legal bases for the demand and urged the Speaker to convene Parliament within a seven-day period.
The memo emphasized the importance of addressing critical matters that were left hanging after the House’s adjournment on Tuesday. These matters include a Motion on the Financing Agreement between the government and the International Development Association for the Ghana Energy Sector Recovery Programme, as well as requests for tax exemptions under the One District, One Factory program.
Additionally, several bills, such as the Budget Bill 2021 and the University of Local Governance and Development Bill 2024, are awaiting consideration. Afenyo-Markin stressed the urgency of reconvening Parliament to fulfill its constitutional mandate and serve the interests of the Ghanaian people.
The call for an extraordinary sitting comes amidst mounting tensions within the Majority caucus, following the abrupt indefinite adjournment of Parliament by the Speaker. The memo attached to the request outlines the pressing need to address pending issues and uphold the democratic principles of the country.
As we await further developments on this matter, it is clear that the call for an extraordinary sitting reflects the commitment of Members of Parliament to ensure that crucial legislative matters are addressed for the benefit of all Ghanaians.
