Peace Council calls for calm ahead of tense tuesday's Parliamentary session

Accra, Ghana -  October 21, 2024 - The National Peace Council has convened an emergency meeting with key stakeholders to prevent disruptions and maintain peace in Parliament ahead of Tuesday's session.

The meeting comes amidst escalating tensions following the Supreme Court's decision to halt Speaker Alban Bagbin's ruling, which had declared four parliamentary seats vacant. The Minority has signaled its intention to occupy the Majority side of the chamber until a new ruling is issued.

Sheikh Armiyawo Shaibu, a member of the National Peace Council and spokesperson for the National Chief Imam, emphasized the importance of caution and responsible action from all parties. "We don't want to see anything untoward happen tomorrow," he stated.

The National Peace Council is engaging with Parliament's leadership, executives of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and National Democratic Congress (NDC), and other relevant agencies to ensure a peaceful session.

Sheikh Shaibu urged the various arms of government to set aside political sentiments and view the current situation as an opportunity to strengthen Ghana's democracy.

“We don’t want to see anything untoward happen tomorrow. There have even been suggestions that military personnel might be deployed, though there is no solid basis for that. Still, we must prepare for any outcome,” he stated.

“This moment is not about one party or the other. It is about reaching a point in our democratic journey where crucial decisions must be made for the betterment of our future,” he added.

The emergency meeting aims to prevent potential chaos and ensure that Tuesday's session proceeds peacefully.

Source: Lead News Online