Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, Member of Parliament (MP) for Tamale Central and a leading figure in the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has shifted his stance on the ongoing political dispute between the NDC and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Parliament. His recent comments have sparked heated discussions among party members, particularly on social media, where many NDC supporters expressed shock at his U-turn.
Just last week, Hon. Iddrisu confidently asserted that the NDC would become the majority in Parliament based on Article 97 of the 1992 Constitution and the standing orders of Parliament. According to him, any MP who resigns from their political party and contests as an independent automatically vacates their seat in Parliament. This, he suggested, would favor the NDC, especially following internal disputes in the NPP.
However, the narrative took a twist when Hon. Iddrisu responded to a journalist’s question yesterday following a walkout by NPP MPs, led by Hon. Afenyo Markin. When asked about his perspective on the current parliamentary impasse, Hon. Iddrisu stated, “I think that the best authority to resolve a political tussle is the Supreme Court of Ghana. They have the power to interpret Article 97 of the 1992 Constitution.”
This remark marks a significant shift from his earlier position, which implied that the Speaker of Parliament held the authority to determine which party would hold the majority in the house. His new stance—that the Supreme Court is the appropriate institution to settle this constitutional question—has left some of his NDC colleagues and supporters feeling blindsided.
Social media has been abuzz with reactions to Hon. Iddrisu’s comments. Many NDC supporters, who had rallied behind the belief that the party was on the verge of becoming the majority in Parliament, now feel that the situation is more uncertain. Some have even accused him of setting up his colleagues for disappointment by initially emphasizing the Speaker’s role in the matter.
This development highlights the complexities of political disputes in Ghana’s Parliament, where constitutional interpretation plays a key role. It is now clear that any resolution to this conflict over parliamentary majority will likely rest with the Supreme Court of Ghana, as Hon. Iddrisu has acknowledged.
You can also watch the video through the link below:
Link
Source: GHOne TV/NPP TV
