Former Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party, Nana Obiri Boahene, has called on Ghanaian lawyers to take on the responsibility of educating the public on critical political matters that require legal clarification.
He emphasized that lawyers should remain neutral in political debates and instead contribute through education, especially in interpreting Supreme Court rulings that may need further explanation for public understanding.
His comments come after Speaker Alban Bagbin declared four parliamentary seats vacant on October 17, sparking confusion over the leadership composition of Parliament.
Of the four seats, three belong to the NPP, while the fourth is held by the NDC which now claims a majority in Parliament with 136 seats, compared to the NPP’s 135.
Speaking on Okay FM, Nana Obiri Boahene urged legal practitioners to avoid making politically charged statements and instead focus on educating the public about the legal implications of the current situation at hand.
The Supreme Court intervened on October 18, ordering a stay of execution on Speaker Bagbin’s ruling and allowing the affected MPs to continue representing their constituencies until the matter is fully resolved.
Despite the court’s directive, Minority Leader Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson highlighted that the Speaker’s decision is fully backed by the 1992 Constitution and Parliament’s standing orders, therefore maintaining that the NDC holds the majority in Parliament.
Dr. Ato Forson explained that this ruling significantly shifts the balance of power in Parliament, making the NDC the new Majority, thereby urging Ghanaians to rally behind the Speaker in this decision.
He also emphasized that with this newfound majority, the NDC is committed to safeguarding the interests of the people and advancing Ghana’s business, pledging to abolish the controversial e-Levy, which he said will ease the burden on citizens.
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Source: ATLFMNEWS
