Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin is urging Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin to adopt a more inclusive approach to parliamentary leadership.
Specifically, Afenyo-Markin suggests that Speaker Bagbin should avoid acting in a manner that stifles democratic debate and instead foster an environment where all members feel heard.
Speaking to the media outside the Supreme Court on Monday, November 11, after a hearing on the vacant parliamentary seats case, Afenyo-Markin underscored the importance of tolerance in parliamentary leadership, encouraging Bagbin to consider divergent views instead of dismissing them.
“The Speaker should not see himself as a king or an emperor,” he stressed, emphasizing the need for a fair approach to various voices within Parliament.
His comments follow recent tensions between the NPP and NDC in the legislative house.
Mr Afenyo-Markin urged Speaker Bagbin to lead by example, fostering an environment where both ruling and opposition members feel valued and respected.
He noted that Parliament functions best when the Speaker recognizes diverse views and serves as a neutral arbiter.
Meanwhile, the Supreme Court is scheduled to deliver its verdict on the vacant seats case on Tuesday, November 12.
This landmark decision comes after the conclusion of arguments presented by the plaintiff and the Attorney-General, who also serves as the Minister for Justice.
In a surprising twist, lawyers representing the Speaker of Parliament failed to submit their statement of case and were absent from court proceedings.
The Attorney-General Godfred Yeboah Dame expressed strong disapproval of the Speaker’s legal team’s actions, particularly criticizing Thaddeus Sory, the Speaker’s lawyer, for his absence.
