Majority leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has stated that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) will use brain work, no braw over the contested vacant parliamentary seats.
He emphasized that the party would avoid flooding Parliament’s precincts with placard-waving crowds or creating disturbances and would take an intellectual and measured approach to resolving the ongoing issue,
“We respect the law and want peace in Ghana. Let the law work,” Afenyo-Markin stated, signalling the party’s commitment to resolving the matter through legal means rather than demonstrations.
His comments come amid heightened political tensions, offering reassurance that the NPP will focus on a lawful and intellectual path to settle the dispute.
Court bailiffs have successfully served a stay of execution ruling on Parliament in connection with Speaker Alban Bagbin’s decision to declare four parliamentary seats vacant.
It was officially presented to Parliament earlier Monday.
According to Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Deputy Majority Leader, the court’s order was delivered through the Director of Legal Services, Mr. Nana Tawiah Okyir.
Speaking on GHOne TV State Affairs show with Joshua Kodjo Mensah, Afenyo-Markin expressed relief that Parliament had finally accepted the court’s process, stating that it demonstrated the institution’s commitment to upholding the rule of law.
“The good news this afternoon is that the bailiff has just served Parliament. Parliament has subjected itself to the court process, and service has been taken.”
“This is the beauty of democracy; we look forward to Parliament respecting the orders and directions of the Supreme Court,” Afenyo-Markin said.
He emphasized that Parliament is expected to file its defence within seven days, and stressed that this time, unlike previous attempts, the Director of Legal willingly received the service.
“He didn’t have to be forced to take it; he signed for it. This shows Parliament’s commitment to following the legal process.”