Ghana’s Parliament has firmly dismissed allegations suggesting that Speaker Alban Bagbin has delayed recalling parliamentarians due to his political leanings.
In a statement released by the Parliamentary Service on Thursday, April 18, it branded such claims as baseless and regrettable.
Parliament clarified that it was currently in recess, with Speaker Bagbin representing the country in Dubai, leading a parliamentary delegation at the International Renewable Energy Conference in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Furthermore, it emphasized that during this recess period, no Member of Parliament had formally requested a recall, as they remained engaged in various activities, including interactions with their constituents.
The statement from Parliament condemned such unfounded accusations, stressing that they only serve to undermine the collaborative efforts and consensus-building between the different political factions, ultimately hindering government operations.
Given the delicate balance in the current eighth parliament, Parliament asserted that discussions of this nature should be discouraged, and any attempts to cast doubt on the Speaker’s absence should be dismissed outright.
Parliament further argued that Speaker Bagbin has consistently upheld fairness and impartiality in his duties, irrespective of his political allegiance, with no indication that he intends to deviate from this stance.
Meanwhile, Parliament affirmed that unless unforeseen circumstances necessitate an emergency session, it anticipates reconvening towards the end of May following the recess.
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Story by: Emmanuel Romeo Tetteh(#RomeoWrites) / Ahotoronline.com
