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Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Mahama has reacted to the ongoing controversy in Parliament in relation to the declaration of four vacant seats by Speaker Alban Bagbin.

Addressing the clergymen in Kumasi at the Great Hall, KNUST on Monday, November 11, John Mahama said the solution to the impasse is not a legal matter as its currently witnessed.

According to him, a political solution between the two causes is needed rather than a Supreme court determination as Parliament may choose not to heed to the court’s ruling because they are not under the Judiciary.

“I think that it is something we can solve politically, the solution is not legal because the Supreme Court can give a ruling and Parliament can decide not to obey because they are not under the Judiciary.

“So this requires a political solution,” John Mahama stated.

The former President underscored the need for the intervention of President Akufo-Addo stating that he would have summon the leadership of the Hosue together with clergymen and the council of state for an amicable solution to the impasse.

“If I were the President, I would call for the case to be vacated from the Supreme court and summon the leaders of the two causes and council of state together with the speaker and some religious bodies so there can be a solution to the matter,” he added.

Meanwhile, the Supreme Court will on Tuesday November 12, 2024 deliver its landmark judgement on the controversial declaration of four vacant seats by Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin.

The court on Monday, November 11, 2024 postponed judgement to Tuesday after lawyers for Alban Bagbin were absent in court.

“… the judgement of this matter will be delivered tomorrow, November 12, 2024,” Chief Justice Getrude Torkonoo said.

The case has ignited debates within the political arena bringing about renewed calls for a review of Ghana’s constitution and questions about the constitutional powers of the Speaker of Parliament.

The case filed by Alexander Afenyo-Markin, leader of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary caucus challenges Speaker Bagbin’s declaration of these seats as vacant.