Ocquaye chides Minority's bid to remove Independent MPs

Accra, Ghana -  October 16, 2024 - Professor Aaron Mike Oquaye, former Speaker of Parliament, has condemned the Minority's push to remove four MPs from the chamber for running as independent candidates in the upcoming December polls.

The Minority seeks to declare the seats of Cynthia Morrison (Agona West), Kwadwo Asante (Suhum), and Peter Yaw Kwakye Ackah (Amenfi Central) vacant.

In an interview with Joy News, Prof. Oquaye argued that the NDC lacks valid grounds to move a motion affecting opposing party members. He emphasized that the Minority leader, Haruna Iddrisu, has no locus standi in the matter.

“It’s wrong because the benefit is not his [Haruna Iddrisu] the law doesn’t stand to his inurement. That’s why I talked about the husband and wife. He has no locus because he doesn’t belong to the party involved. Is it you who should say there’s a problem in my house?

“You say I have a problem with my wife and I’m saying I have no problem with my wife, what are you talking about,'' he added.

Meanwhile, Speaker Alban Bagbin has deferred ruling on the Minority's petition, which aims to invoke Article 97 (1)(g) of the Constitution. This article stipulates that MPs must vacate their seats if they abandon their political party or opt to remain independent.

Source: Lead News Online