Bagbin’s social media post ahead of Tuesday sitting triggers reactions

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has shared a post on social media ahead of the meeting of the House on Tuesday, October 22, 2024.

Mr Bagbin in a post on Facebook wrote, “God bless our homeland Ghana and make it great and strong, beyond any single individual or institution.”

A section of the public believe that his post is related to the Supreme Court quashing his decision, heightening anticipation for Tuesday’s sitting.

The Speaker of Parliament last week declared the following seats vacant:

1. Kwadwo Asante, the current NPP MP for the Suhum constituency in the Eastern Region, who has filed to run as an independent candidate.

2. Andrew Asiamah Amoako, currently an independent MP for the Fomena constituency in the Ashanti Region, who has filed to run in the upcoming election as a candidate for the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP).

3. Peter Kwakye Ackah (Amenfi Central), NDC who has filed to run as independent candidate.

4. Cynthia Morrison, the current NPP MP for Agona West constituency in the Central Region, who has filed to run as an independent candidate.

However, the Supreme Court on Friday stayed the ruling of the Speaker declaring the seats vacant.

Cryptic message by Speaker Bagbin? pic.twitter.com/rI3Fgrfxm2
— Kafui Dey (@KafuiDey) October 21, 2024

His post has elicited varied reactions from netizens with some suggesting that Parliamentarians have placed themselves above the law.

"But is it even Cryptic? I thought we all know what he's talking about. We're living in a country where a group have made a law and positioned themselves above the laws the created," an account user commented.

But is it even Cryptic? I thought we all know what he's talking about. We're living in a country where a group have made a law and positioned themselves above the laws the created.
— Abdul (@SkyRockG2GTTnA) October 21, 2024