The Minority in Parliament has renewed its call for the withdrawal of a notice sent to the Electoral Commission (EC) declaring the Kpandai parliamentary seat vacant.
The notice followed a Tamale High Court ruling ordering a re-run of the parliamentary election in the Kpandai constituency.
Speaking to journalists on Wednesday, December 10, Deputy Minority Leader and Asokwa MP, Madam Patricia Appiagyei, criticised the court’s decision as selective and cynical, warning that it could set a “toxic new rule” for the future.
She described the declaration of the seat as vacant as premature and unconstitutional.
“This premature notice violates the separation of powers and infringes on the people of Kpandai. The notice to the EC must be withdrawn immediately. This is not a partisan play; it’s a call for basic constitutional fidelity and historical consistency,” she said.
Madam Appiagyei added that the Minority would refuse to cooperate with the Majority on government business if the notice is not withdrawn.
Tensions in Parliament escalated following the Minority’s protest, prompting a temporary suspension of proceedings. Members of the Minority chanted, banged tables, and initially blocked Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga from addressing the House.
Although the Majority Leader was later allowed to speak amid ongoing disruption, parliamentary marshals intervened to prevent further obstruction. The Majority then proceeded to pass several policies without the participation of the Minority.
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