The African Center for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) has called for urgent consultations between President Akufo-Addo, Speaker Alban Bagbin, and Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo to resolve the ongoing dispute over which caucus holds the majority in Ghana’s Parliament.

The minority caucus continues to assert that it holds the majority, despite a Supreme Court ruling that stayed the execution of Speaker Bagbin's decision to declare four parliamentary seats vacant. The standoff has created significant tension, raising concerns about the stability of parliamentary proceedings.

ACEPA's Executive Director, Dr. Rasheed Draman, in an interview with Citi News, warned that the current parliamentary impasse could jeopardize Ghana’s democracy.

“It is a very serious matter for our democracy. And I think that if I could offer any advice, the three branches of government—our president, our speaker, and our Chief Justice—would have to have a conversation,” he said.

Dr. Draman also highlighted the potential consequences of the impasse, stressing the need to avoid a chaotic breakdown of parliamentary order.

“Perhaps that includes the leadership of parliament so that we avoid any chaotic situation because this could lead to a breakdown of law and order,” he cautioned. "Can you imagine, for one moment, the military stepping in to resolve our differences because parliament is not working anymore? The breakdown of that forum could lead to the usurpation of civilian power, with all the dire consequences that follow."

Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko, a prominent member of the New Patriotic Party and cousin to President Akufo-Addo, has also urged members of Parliament to act with maturity to avoid chaos when the House reconvenes on Tuesday. In a Facebook post on Sunday, October 20, 2024, he emphasized the need for dialogue between the leaders of both caucuses ahead of Tuesday’s session.

"Parliament must, by all means, avoid a situation of seeming chaos and anarchy on Tuesday. I suggest the two leaders and the Speaker meet before then to agree or agree to disagree on the next steps. Not long to Dec 7, let maturity be our guide and guard," Otchere-Darko wrote.