Former Central Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Allotey Jacobs, has accused Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, of orchestrating a "Parliamentary coup d'état" by declaring four parliamentary seats vacant.

His remarks came during an interview on Peace FM on Wednesday, October 23, where he described the Speaker's actions as unconstitutional and a threat to Ghana’s democratic stability.

The ongoing standoff, involving two New Patriotic Party (NPP) MPs, one NDC MP, and one independent MP, has raised concerns about its impact on the nation's democratic processes. Jacobs, who is now a social commentator and activist, warned that such defiance undermines the rule of law and could have serious consequences for the country’s political stability.

"We were just there and we heard that they had invoked a certain article to declare four constituencies vacant but for me, my interpretation of what happened in Parliament in the declaration of four seats as vacant was an act of parliamentary coup d'état led by Lieutenant General Sumana Bagbin," Jacobs remarked.

He urged all parties involved to respect the judicial process and prevent further escalation of tensions.

Mr Jacobs' assertion follows the controversy that erupted after Minority Leader, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, invoked Article 97(1)(g) of the 1992 Constitution on October 15, 2024, raising questions about the status of four Members of Parliament (MPs).

Despite the Supreme Court's decision to stay Bagbin's ruling, NDC MPs have vowed to ignore the court's directives, choosing instead to follow Bagbin's lead.