An emergency meeting has been convened by the National Peace Council ahead of what promises to be a tense parliamentary session on Tuesday, October 22.

The purpose of the meeting is to avert any disruptions following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Speaker Alban Bagbin's previous ruling that declared four parliamentary seats vacant.

Rising tensions in Parliament have been fueled by the Minority's decision to occupy the Majority side of the chamber until the Speaker addresses the issue again.

This development has further complicated the ongoing political uncertainty regarding which party maintains control in the legislature.

To address this situation, the National Peace Council is working with important stakeholders, including parliamentary leaders, executives from the New Patriotic Party (NPP), the National Democratic Congress (NDC), and other relevant entities, to foster peace and stability.

The council aims to ensure that Tuesday’s parliamentary session proceeds without any disruptions or conflicts.

Sheikh Armiyawo Shaibu, a spokesperson for the National Chief Imam and a member of the Peace Council, stressed the importance of all parties acting with care and responsibility.

He pointed out that the current situation calls for calmness to prevent worsening already strained relationships.

The intervention of the Peace Council is focused on preventing the political deadlock from spiraling into chaos, as both sides in Parliament navigate the consequences of the Supreme Court’s stay on the Speaker's ruling.

“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."

“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 said.