Bawku Central Member of Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, has affirmed that National Democratic Congress (NDC) Members of Parliament are ready to return to Parliament if Speaker Alban Bagbin issues a recall for proceedings.

This comes after the indefinite adjournment of Parliament on Tuesday, October 22, following a heated dispute between the NDC and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) over which party holds the majority in the House.

Speaking in an interview on Citi FM, Mr. Ayariga emphasized the NDC’s readiness to promptly respond to the Speaker's call. He stressed that the NDC MPs remain fully committed to their legislative duties despite the ongoing political tensions between the two major parties.

He pointed out that the NDC’s willingness to return to the Chamber highlights their dedication to ensuring that Ghana’s governance process continues without disruption. "We are committed to serving the nation, and anytime the Speaker calls us, we will come," Ayariga stated.

The parliamentary session was adjourned amid sharp disagreements between the NDC and NPP over which party commands the majority in the House. Ayariga claimed the NPP was underrepresented during the session, with fewer than 30 members present, suggesting that the party was not taking parliamentary business seriously.

He further accused NPP MPs, specifically former Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, of deliberately disrupting proceedings to maintain influence within the House. According to Ayariga, Afenyo-Markin was trying to create confusion during the session as part of a broader strategy to assert his position.

Despite these political challenges, Ayariga reassured that NDC MPs are prepared to resume their duties whenever Speaker Bagbin recalls them. He reiterated their commitment to the smooth running of parliamentary business for the benefit of the country.

"Many of them [the NPP MPs] are in their constituencies campaigning, and so anytime the Speaker calls us, we will come. Anytime the Speaker says we are the Minority, we will listen to him, but he hasn’t said that," Ayariga added.