Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, leader of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) caucus in Parliament, has accused New Patriotic Party (NPP) MPs of abusing the recall of Parliament, which he argues has caused unnecessary financial strain on the state.

His comments follow the NPP MPs' failure to attend a parliamentary session on Thursday, November 7, 2024, leading to the indefinite adjournment of the House by Speaker Alban Bagbin.

The session, called to address pressing national issues, ended in frustration due to the lack of quorum caused by the absenteeism of NPP MPs, preventing any productive discussions. Dr. Forson condemned the conduct, highlighting that the recall process incurs significant costs, including travel and operational expenses funded by taxpayers.

“This recall cost the state, and it was a waste of public resources,” Dr. Forson said during a press conference after the adjournment. He further emphasized that the absence of the NPP MPs reflected a deep disregard for both the Ghanaian people and state resources.

He urged Ghanaians to hold NPP MPs accountable at the polls, describing their actions as a clear indication of poor leadership.

“The NPP Minority Caucus has consistently disrespected the Ghanaian people and caused financial loss to the state,” Dr. Forson added, calling for voters to sanction the MPs in the upcoming elections.

NPP MP and Trade Minister Kobina Tahir Hammond, on his part, registered his displeasure over the NDC MPs occupying the Majority side of Parliament despite the Supreme Court ruling that bars the Speaker from declaring some four seats occupied by held by Cynthia Morrison (Agona West), Kojo Asante (Suhum), Andrew Asiamah (Fomena), and Peter Kwakye Ackah (Amenfi Central) vacant.

He also announced that his side will cite the Speaker of Parliament for contempt of the court.