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Why Supreme Court throws out Speaker Bagbin’s application

The Supreme Court has thrown out the application from the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, in the matter of the vacation of some four seats in Parliament.

Reading the ruling of the 5-member Supreme Court panel, Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo, said that contrary to other assertions that it does not have jurisdiction over such a matter, it rather does.

She added that any person who does not go by order of the Supreme Court has committed a crime.

The CJ also said that the Supreme Court did no wrong in exercising its discretionary power in the matter before it.

She also indicated that the Speaker of Parliament’s interpretation of Article 97 was not just against 4 Members of Parliament, but tens of thousands of Ghanaians.

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Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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