Former Majority Leader and current Member of Parliament for Suame, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has urged Parliament’s leadership to initiate meaningful discussions with the Speaker to resolve the ongoing impasse that has stalled parliamentary activities.

With the December 7 general elections approaching, Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu emphasised the critical need for unity and functionality within Parliament, warning that unresolved issues could adversely affect the electoral process.

He highlighted that open communication and collaboration are essential to addressing the tensions that have arisen since Speaker Alban Bagbin’s recent decision on October 17 to declare four parliamentary seats vacant, a move that led to Parliament's indefinite adjournment and raised concerns about potential consequences if left unaddressed.

He further cautioned that an ongoing stalemate in Parliament could disrupt essential legal and procedural frameworks necessary for a smooth election cycle.

The Suame MP pointed out that the Electoral Commission still needs to present a Constitutional Instrument (CI) to Parliament, which has not yet been submitted.

He explained that this CI will define the legal framework for conducting the December 7 elections. Without it, he warned, the process would be incomplete, potentially complicating electoral procedures and jeopardizing the timeline.

Speaking to the media on Monday, October 28, Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu noted, “Maybe we need to engage because elections should be held. And if elections must be held, every time that the presidential and general elections are going to be held, the Electoral Commission, for instance, will bring a CI to regulate the elections.

“What happens if they have not brought it? What happens to the conduct of elections? We need a vote on account for the next succeeding financial year, and that has not been done. I think we need to have Parliament recalled to deal with this.”