The President of the Chamber of Local Governance (ChaLoG), Dr. Richard Fiadomor, has strongly defended the Tamale High Court’s decision ordering a rerun of the Kpandai parliamentary election, insisting that the ruling is constitutional and cannot be overturned by political pressure.
Speaking on Ahotor 92.3 FM’s Adekyee Mu Nsem, hosted by Citizen Kofi Owusu, Dr. Fiadomor stressed that the judiciary’s decision carries no political color and must be respected by all parties. He noted that this is not the first time a court has upheld an election-related decision, and that the Speaker’s directive to the Clerk of Parliament to notify the Electoral Commission (EC) is fully within the law.
According to him, the Speaker had already declared the Kpandai seat vacant following the High Court judgment, and the Clerk’s role is simply administrative—transmitting the decision to the EC as required by parliamentary procedure.
He criticized the Minority’s opposition as “lawlessness,” urging them to follow due process by challenging the ruling in court if they disagree.
“The law is the law. Let’s allow the rule of law to work,”
— Dr. Richard Fiadomor emphasized.
Parliament Erupts Into Chaos Over Kpandai Seat Dispute
Meanwhile, Parliament descended into confusion as the Majority and Minority clashed over whether to continue with government business amid the controversy surrounding the Kpandai seat.
Tensions flared after Speaker Alban Bagbin deferred his ruling on the vacancy. Minority MPs immediately demanded an adjournment, insisting no parliamentary work should continue until the matter was resolved.
Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh declared that the House should halt business, but the Speaker ruled—after a voice vote—that proceedings should continue. The decision sparked loud protests from the Minority, who began chanting and disrupting the session.
Dressed in black, Minority MPs moved toward the front of the chamber, with Majority MPs advancing in response, leading to a tense face-off in the middle of the House.
The chamber surged with shouts as parliamentary marshals struggled to restore order.
Despite the chaos, the Speaker pushed on with the day’s agenda.
Earlier, the Minority had prevented Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga from responding to demands regarding a letter sent by the Clerk to EC Chairperson Jean Mensa. The letter, dated December 4, 2025, formally declared the Kpandai seat vacant in compliance with the High Court ruling.