The MP for Efutu, Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin, has urged that the Supreme Court should be given the space to resolve the case regarding the Speaker of Parliament’s recent declaration of four parliamentary seats as vacant.

His remarks were made during a forum organized by Asaase Radio, where he stressed the urgency for a timely verdict, citing growing concerns over speculation related to Article 97(3) of the Constitution.

“The court must expedite its actions to achieve a swift determination on this matter. These are serious constitutional issues, and we cannot let them linger. There’s a lot of speculation and varying opinions surrounding Article 97(3). It’s crucial for the Supreme Court to deliver a definitive ruling on this issue once and for all. We must prioritize legal clarity over political debates,” he stated.

On October 17, 2024, Speaker Alban Bagbin declared the parliamentary seats for Amenfi Central, Fomena, Suhum, and Agona West vacant. This announcement followed a motion from Minority Leader Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, invoking constitutional provisions that mandate MPs who change political parties or run as independents to forfeit their seats.

However, the Supreme Court intervened on October 18, 2024, suspending Bagbin’s ruling by granting a stay of execution.