Supreme Court Is Creating Problems for Itself; It Cannot Interfere in Parliamentary Proceedings – Eric Opoku

Hon. Eric Opoku, the Member of Parliament for Asunafo South Constituency in the Ahafo Region, has raised concerns about the Supreme Court’s interpretation regarding Speaker Alban Bagbin’s declaration of four vacant parliamentary seats.

He argues that the apex court is creating unnecessary issues for itself by attempting to interfere in parliamentary affairs.

Hon. Eric Opoku stated during his appearance on the Ghana Se Sen Morning Show on Lawson TV/Radio with Kwame Tanko “Nowhere in the world does the Supreme Court interfere in parliamentary proceedings. The laws they are interpreting were established in Parliament, and there’s no law that empowers the Supreme Court to dictate to Parliament.”

He maintained that the Speaker’s ruling remains valid until proven otherwise.

“You will see tomorrow whether the Supreme Court’s ruling will be effective,” he told Kwame Tanko

He emphasized that the ruling party, the New Patriotic Party (NPP), must take responsibility for the turmoil within Parliament.

The former Ashanti Regional Minister said noted that the NPP’s inability to manage their affairs has led to the current situation.

With Parliament set to go on recess in two weeks and reconvene on December 6, he suggested that the NPP might be employing tactics to delay proceedings until the recess.

He also addressed comments made by NPP flagbearer Dr. Mahumudu Bawumia, who stated that if the National Democratic Congress (NDC) wants a majority, they should go to the polls.

Hon. Eric Opoku reminded Dr. Bawumia that the seats are currently tied at 137 each, highlighting the reality of a hung Parliament and questioning the relevance of the NPP flagbearer’s remarks.