Claim that ‘Parliament is a master of its own rules’ bears no merit in law – Alan Kyerematen

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FRANKIE 1 year ago

As a layman, my understanding of ARTICLE 97 CLAUSES (G) & (H) below reference MPs settles the matter beyond every reasonable doubt.
Why the Supreme Court needs to interprete this simply beats my imagination.

ARTICLE 97, C ...
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As a layman, my understanding of ARTICLE 97 CLAUSES (G) & (H) below reference MPs settles the matter beyond every reasonable doubt.
Why the Supreme Court needs to interprete this simply beats my imagination.

ARTICLE 97, CLAUSES G & H:

(g) if he leaves the party of which he was a member at the time of his election to Parliament to join another party or seeks to remain in Parliament as an independent member; or

(h) if he was elected a member of Parliament as an independent candidate and joins a political party.

What is so ambiguous about this simple English language for an interpretation from the Supreme Court?
Dr Mumbi Seraki 1 year ago

Hello youth of Ghana. You can take your own life with medicine.....for instance 10 paracetamol at once......or combine medicine and akpeteshie or weedicide.

Hello youth of Ghana. You can take your own life with medicine.....for instance 10 paracetamol at once......or combine medicine and akpeteshie or weedicide.
EBBY 1 year ago

As far as I know, none of the affected parliamentarians has joined another party during the current four year parliamentary session. Their intentions are for the next parliamentary session which begins in January 2025. Nowher ...
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As far as I know, none of the affected parliamentarians has joined another party during the current four year parliamentary session. Their intentions are for the next parliamentary session which begins in January 2025. Nowhere in the constitution does it say that they cannot switch party affiliations in the future parliament. For any parliamentarian to change affiliation, he/she has to formally notify the speaker and set in motion a process to change, and that only applies to the current parliamentary session. Bagbin should show us the letter of intent or the application from these MPs to switch.
....... 1 year ago

MO ! This is Common sense and Home sense,some people lack,and are try to bring S.C down. The very institutions,which have hold the Country together since we became a Nation.

MO ! This is Common sense and Home sense,some people lack,and are try to bring S.C down. The very institutions,which have hold the Country together since we became a Nation.
Former dining hall prefect 1 year ago

So if as an MP, I declare publicly, that I am no longer going to stand for elections in coming elections, does that mean my present position becomes vacant and the Speaker can declare my present position vacant and the Electo ...
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So if as an MP, I declare publicly, that I am no longer going to stand for elections in coming elections, does that mean my present position becomes vacant and the Speaker can declare my present position vacant and the Electoral Commission can organise a by-election to fill my present position and throw me out of parliament?
Joko 1 year ago

The whole article 97(1) is about the 4 year tenure of an MP. And the clauses (g) and (h) is to prevent a situation where an MP who was elected by party A decides to do business for party B once they go to the House . That’s ...
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The whole article 97(1) is about the 4 year tenure of an MP. And the clauses (g) and (h) is to prevent a situation where an MP who was elected by party A decides to do business for party B once they go to the House . That’s what they call cross carpeting. The NPP government during Adwoa Safos absence was struggling for numbers to pass bills . They cld have bribe some NDC MPs with ministerial appointments, cash or contracts to join them on the majority side. That wld have weakened the minority and destabilised Parliament . Besides that wld have been a betrayal of the mandate the constituents gave them . That is situation those clauses are to prevent.
It is not about the intentions of an MP in a future election. Because that wld have been an illegal curtailment of the MPs future political rights and freedom of association.
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Yaw 1 year ago

The NDC wants Ghana to become a lawless state and we’re not gonna give them that fucking chance, the Supreme Court has to put their foot down to stop all these nonsense that is going on. If they ruled in their favour then t ...
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The NDC wants Ghana to become a lawless state and we’re not gonna give them that fucking chance, the Supreme Court has to put their foot down to stop all these nonsense that is going on. If they ruled in their favour then the Supreme Court is good when it goes against them and you’re calling them unprintable names. What kind of nonsense is that. Ghana belongs to all of us and the supreme courts will always stand.
NDC Man 1 year ago

Listen to another failed politician talker who is now more angry and hungry than a dying dog.

Listen to another failed politician talker who is now more angry and hungry than a dying dog.
Joko 1 year ago

Kwasea mpayin ,how does a notice of poll showing an intent to contest a future election on a different ticket be in violation of article 97(1) g , h. Douchebags we have here . The clause was to prevent a scenario where Akuffo ...
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Kwasea mpayin ,how does a notice of poll showing an intent to contest a future election on a different ticket be in violation of article 97(1) g , h. Douchebags we have here . The clause was to prevent a scenario where Akuffo Addo and NPP cld have induced NDC MPs with bribes, contracts or appointments to joint them on the majority side in order to strengthen their majority ! That is the meaning of the clause . To prevent cross carpeting .
Theo. 1 year ago

No wonder they pushed you aside.
I had great respect for you, but Eiiii s33 wonso wataba saa.
A Kindergarten pupil understands Article 97 ofui .

No wonder they pushed you aside.
I had great respect for you, but Eiiii s33 wonso wataba saa.
A Kindergarten pupil understands Article 97 ofui .
Keame 1 year ago

His bitterness is letting him lose his "bearings" and judgement.

His bitterness is letting him lose his "bearings" and judgement.
balance and sensible 1 year ago

This is the most sensitive a balance position from a leader indeed.

This is the most sensitive a balance position from a leader indeed.
Maame Abenah 1 year ago

What is a Balance of Power? to the NDC? Can the NDC be a law unto just the NDC party? The NDC behaves as if it is a law unto itself is worrying. If Mahama is not the President, nobody is, is madness.

What is a Balance of Power? to the NDC? Can the NDC be a law unto just the NDC party? The NDC behaves as if it is a law unto itself is worrying. If Mahama is not the President, nobody is, is madness.
Kwesi 1 year ago

Is Alan also a lawyer? Stop pissing in and go argue cases in court if you are a lawyer.

Is Alan also a lawyer? Stop pissing in and go argue cases in court if you are a lawyer.
DOC 1 year ago

Alan, wa bon ! You are not smart. You don't understand the constitution. You can never be a president in anywhere. Your political career is dead. You have collected money from them and you're now making noise. GO TO HELL, ...
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Alan, wa bon ! You are not smart. You don't understand the constitution. You can never be a president in anywhere. Your political career is dead. You have collected money from them and you're now making noise. GO TO HELL, ALAN!
Moshe 1 year ago

If SC adjudication of the case is unconstitional, then why should parliament obey such politically motivated verdict fron NPP SC justice? Very contradictory statement. Evil must ve opposed and resisted. No human institutions ...
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If SC adjudication of the case is unconstitional, then why should parliament obey such politically motivated verdict fron NPP SC justice? Very contradictory statement. Evil must ve opposed and resisted. No human institutions have absolute power to impose its false power and authority on innocent people.
Kay, Ohio, USA 1 year ago

Woaa look at this FOOL too

Woaa look at this FOOL too
Peeved 1 year ago

Rather stupid. The members have not changed their status in the current parliament but rather a future one which is yet in session.

Rather stupid. The members have not changed their status in the current parliament but rather a future one which is yet in session.

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