“Why Is Parliament Always Empty?” – Minority Questions Majority’s Commitment
Opposition MPs criticize ruling party for failing to meet quorum, forcing Deputy Speaker to suspend proceedings.
- Parliament lacked the required 91 MPs, stalling proceedings
- First Deputy Speaker Bernard Ahiafor was forced to call off the sitting
- MPs criticized the Majority for neglecting parliamentary duties
The Minority caucus in Parliament has taken a swipe at the Majority for their low turnout during Friday’s parliamentary session, which led to a suspension of proceedings.
The absence of a quorum, requiring at least 91 Members of Parliament, stalled business on March 7, 2025, forcing First Deputy Speaker Bernard Ahiafor to call off the session.
Expressing his disappointment, Kwadaso MP, Professor Kingsley Nyarko, criticized the situation, questioning the commitment of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) members.
“We need one-third of the House to commence business. Ghanaians elected us to serve, yet the NDC, despite claiming to be a super majority, struggles to ensure attendance. This is unacceptable,” he lamented.
He urged the NDC to take parliamentary duties more seriously, emphasizing that the people of Ghana deserve better representation.
