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Bagbin’s social media post ahead of Tuesday sitting triggers reactions

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has waded into the ongoing controversy over the Supreme Court’s ruling that set aside his declaration of four seats in Parliament vacant.

Mr Bagbin in a post on Facebook wrote, “God bless our homeland Ghana and make it great and strong, beyond any single individual or institution.”

The Speaker of Parliament last week declared the following seats vacant:

1. Kwadwo Asante, the current NPP MP for the Suhum constituency in the Eastern Region, who has also filed to run as an independent candidate.

2. Andrew Asiamah Amoako, currently an independent MP for the Fomena constituency in the Ashanti Region, who has filed to run in the upcoming election as a candidate for the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP).

3. Peter Kwakye Ackah (Amenfi Central), NDC.

4. Cynthia Morrison, the current NPP MP for Agona West constituency in the Central Region, who has filed to run as an independent candidate.

But, the Supreme Court on Friday, October 18 stayed the ruling of the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, that declared the four seats in the House vacant.

His post has elicited varied reactions from netizens with some suggesting that Parliamentarians have placed themselves above the law.

“But is it even Cryptic? I thought we all know what he’s talking about. We’re living in a country where a group have made a law and positioned themselves above the laws the created.

Another, wholly agreed with the Speaker’s message.

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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