John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has commended Speaker Alban Bagbin for suspending Parliament to prevent a potential clash between Ghana’s judiciary and legislative arms.

Mahama’s remarks followed the recent expulsion of four Members of Parliament by Speaker Bagbin and a Supreme Court decision to stay the Speaker's ruling, leading to an indefinite adjournment of Parliament on Tuesday, October 22.

Speaking at the 80th anniversary celebration of the St. Joseph the Worker Anglican Church in Accra on Sunday, October 27, Mahama highlighted the urgency of constitutional reforms to address Ghana's evolving political challenges.

He noted that the country's governance structures must be strengthened to prevent future conflicts, calling for a thorough review of the constitution to plug existing loopholes.

Mahama also expressed concerns about the state of Ghana's democracy, pointing to the recent parliamentary crisis as a sign of deeper issues within the political system.

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, announced the indefinite adjournment of parliamentary proceedings after a tumultuous day in the Chamber, characterised by heated disputes between Members of Parliament (MPs) from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) over the question of which caucus holds the Majority.

Meanwhile, the Majority Caucus in Parliament has submitted a formal memo to the Speaker, Alban Bagbin, calling for an urgent meeting of the House.