Majority leader in parliament, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has asserted that if the Minority persists in their decision to boycott parliamentary proceedings, his caucus will make certain that crucial decisions are made in their absence.

Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, who represents the Suame Constituency in Parliament, further mentioned that with the Majority consisting of 138 members and the Minority consisting of 137 members, reaching conclusions on matters and issues without the support of the Minority would be a straightforward task.

In an interview with a reporter from Onua TV on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, the MP emphasized his intention to communicate and collaborate with the leadership of the Minority in Parliament, regardless of the prevailing circumstances.

“I intend to engage my colleague and compatriot, the Minority leader but if they insist that they wouldn’t attend to the business of parliament, what else can we do? We only then have to mobilise your numbers to attend to the business of the House.

“We can take decisions in their absence. If we have 138, we can any decision. Even the budget which they said they had rejected; we were 138 and took a decision,” Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu said.

The Minority in Parliament has taken a firm stance to abstain from participating in parliamentary business on days when Assin North MP, James Gyakye Quayson, is scheduled to appear in court for an ongoing criminal case.

The decision to abstain from parliamentary proceedings on court days is a clear statement of support for Quayson and a demonstration against what the Minority considers unjust treatment.

Minority Leader Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has, however, reaffirmed that his caucus will persist in boycotting parliamentary proceedings despite pleas from several NPP MPs.

He stated, "We stand firm in our decision to boycott parliament during the trial of Gyakye Quayson."