The Bawku Central Member of Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, has stated that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) intends to claim the Majority position in Parliament when it reconvenes on Tuesday, October 22.However, he added that unless Speaker Alban Bagbin issues a contrary instruction.

In an interview on Citi FM's Citi Breakfast Show with Bernard Avle, Ayariga asserted that Members of Parliament are obligated to follow the Speaker’s directives rather than the Supreme Court's recent stay of execution concerning Bagbin’s declaration that four parliamentary seats are vacant.

Ayariga reiterated that the NDC caucus will adhere to Bagbin’s original ruling until further notice.

“We will act according to Bagbin’s communique and until he communicates otherwise, we will go by his current decision and so if he comes and communicates to us what the court has ruled, we will act because we listen to the Speaker and not to the court.

He further criticized the Supreme Court for intervening in this matter, suggesting it should not intrude on parliamentary proceedings.

“We are ignoring the Supreme Court because it is not supposed to interfere in our work and the constitution is clear on that so it is surprising that the Supreme Court which is the apex of the law will go ahead and rule when it should have stayed off.”

This declaration follows Speaker Bagbin's announcement on October 17, in which he ruled that the parliamentary seats for Amenfi Central, Fomena, Suhum, and Agona West were vacant. This decision stemmed from a motion by former Minority Leader Haruna Iddrisu, invoking constitutional provisions that require MPs who switch parties or run as independents to vacate their seats.

On October 18, the Supreme Court countered Bagbin's ruling by issuing a stay of execution at the request of Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin. Ayariga criticized the court's rapid involvement, questioning the urgency of the situation.