The National Democratic Congress (NDC), which was the minority caucus in the seventh Parliament, has emerged as the dominant caucus, marking a historic transfer in power.
This comes after Speaker Alban Bagbin announced that four seats would be left empty due to the MPs’ choice to run unopposed on December 7.
Former Minority Leader and Tamale South MP Haruna Iddrisu’s motion, which invoked Article 97 (1)(g) of the Constitution, led to the decision on Thursday.
Affected seats include one held by a member of the NDC and three by members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
The legislators that are impacted are: Kojo Asante, the NPP MP for Suhum in the Eastern Region; Andrew Amoakoh Asiamah of Fomena; Peter Yaw Kwakye Ackah of the NDC; and Cynthia Morrison of the NPP, who represents Agona West seat.
Speaker Bagbin stated that the four MPs had no business continuing to serve as members of the current Parliament after the poll notice properly verified their decision to become independent.
The NDC now has 136 seats, while the NPP has 135 seats as a result of the development.
The NPP MPs have vowed to abstain from parliament as they await the outcome of their Supreme Court application.
