The National Peace Council has urgently convened a meeting to address potential disruptions ahead of a tense parliamentary session set for Tuesday, October 22, 2024.

This initiative comes in light of the Supreme Court's recent decision to suspend Speaker Alban Bagbin’s ruling, which had declared four parliamentary seats vacant.

As tensions escalate, the Minority in Parliament has announced plans to occupy the Majority side of the chamber until a new ruling is issued by the Speaker, intensifying the political uncertainty surrounding the distribution of power in the legislature.

In a bid to ensure a peaceful session, the National Peace Council is engaging with crucial stakeholders, including leaders from both the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC), parliamentary leadership, and other relevant organizations.

Their primary objective is to facilitate a smooth parliamentary meeting on Tuesday, thereby avoiding any chaotic incidents.

Sheikh Armiyawo Shaibu, a member of the National Peace Council and spokesperson for the National Chief Imam, stressed the importance of caution and called on all parties to act responsibly to defuse rising tensions.

“We don’t want to see anything untoward happen tomorrow. There have even been suggestions that military personnel might be deployed, though there is no solid basis for that. Still, we must prepare for any outcome,” he stated.Sheikh Shaibu also urged all branches of government to set aside political differences and view the current circumstances as a chance to strengthen Ghana’s democracy.

“This moment is not about one party or the other. It is about reaching a point in our democratic journey where crucial decisions must be made for the betterment of our future,” he added.