The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Members of Parliament (MPs) have made a significant move in Parliament. On Monday, December 16, they took over the right-hand side of the Speaker, a position that had been occupied by their National Democratic Congress (NDC) counterparts in the previous two meetings.

The NPP MPs' move is seen as a bold statement, as they assert their presence in Parliament. Notably, the NDC MPs were absent from the House, leaving the NPP MPs to occupy the space.

First Deputy Speaker Joseph Osei-Owusu has weighed in on the development, stating that the NPP MPs have taken their rightful place. According to him, "The Eighth Parliament will continue as it started in 2021."

Osei-Owusu's statement suggests that the NPP MPs are reasserting their dominance in Parliament. The move is likely to have significant implications for the dynamics of the House.

The absence of NDC MPs from the House has raised eyebrows. Osei-Owusu has hinted that some of his colleagues who were defeated in the recent election may not show up for parliamentary business.

The development has set the stage for an interesting dynamic in Parliament. With the NPP MPs occupying the right-hand side of the Speaker, it remains to be seen how the NDC MPs will respond when they return to the House.