No Constitutional crisis in Ghana, Speaker Alban Bagbin assures

Accra, Ghana - Nov 6, 2024 - Ghana's Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has categorically denied claims of a constitutional crisis in the country, reassuring that Parliament remains functional despite recent adjournments due to lack of quorum.

Speaking to the media on November 6, Bagbin emphasized that the legislative body has neither been dissolved, suspended, nor terminated.

Constitutional Crisis Debate

Bagbin's remarks come after Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo expressed concerns over Parliament's inactive state amid unresolved disputes, labeling it a "constitutional crisis".

However, Bagbin maintains that the democratic system, as outlined in the 1992 Constitution, is working effectively.

“The democratic system adopted and enacted as captured in the 1992 Constitution and fleshed out in various laws, process, procedures and practices is what has been triggered and it is working.”

He encouraged citizens to allow democracy to work, noting that “democracy is about the rule of law, let the law work.”

“The democratic system we adopted and recognized that in the course of operationalizing the system, disagreements will occur and challenges and prudence will arise. The system has put in place mechanisms, structures and institutions, processes, procedures and rules to follow and apply to resolve the disagreement, convert the challenges into opportunities and provide solutions to the problems. This is what is being perceived and applied. There is no constitutional crises in the country,” he stressed.

Key Points from Bagbin's Statement

- No Constitutional Crisis: Bagbin stressed that there is no constitutional crisis in Ghana.
- Functional Parliament: He assured that Parliament remains operational despite recent adjournments.
- Democratic System Working: Bagbin emphasized that the democratic system, as captured in the 1992 Constitution, is functioning effectively.
- Rule of Law: He encouraged citizens to allow democracy to work, highlighting that "democracy is about the rule of law, let the law work."

Background

The debate surrounding a potential constitutional crisis in Ghana has been ongoing, with various legal experts and legislators weighing in ². However, Bagbin's statement aims to alleviate concerns and reassure the public of Parliament's stability and functionality.

Source: Lead News Online