The Speaker of Parliament, Mr Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has summoned Parliament to sit on Friday, May 17, at 10 O’clock in the forenoon, following calls by the Majority for the reconvening of the House.
The recall is in accordance with Article 112 (3) of Ghana’s Constitution and Orders 53 (1) and (2) of the Standing Orders of Parliament.
A statement dated May 10, 2024 said: “Pursuant to Article 112 (3) of the Constitution of the Republic and Order 53 (1) and (2) of the Standing Orders of Parliament, I, RT. Hon Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, Speaker of Parliament, do hereby summon Parliament to sit on Friday, May 17, 2024, at Ten O’clock in the forenoon, at Parliament House, Accra.”
Parliament adjourned sine die on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, for the Easter break.
Last week, the Majority Leader, Mr Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, held a news conference demanding the recall of Parliament to approve Ministerial nominees and approve an urgent loan.
He cited Article 112 (3) of the Constitution and Order 53 of the Standing Orders of Parliament in his letter, claiming over 100 NPP MPs have signed a petition to that effect.
