National Peace Council holds emergency meeting to prevent chaos ahead of tense Parliamentary session
The National Peace Council has convened an emergency meeting ahead of a highly anticipated and potentially contentious parliamentary session set for Tuesday, October 22, 2024. The meeting seeks to prevent disruptions following the Supreme Court’s decision to suspend Speaker Alban Bagbin’s ruling, which had declared four parliamentary seats vacant.
Tensions are rising as the Minority in Parliament signals its intent to occupy the Majority side of the chamber until the Speaker issues a revised ruling. This standoff adds to the political uncertainty surrounding the balance of power in the legislature.
To maintain peace, the National Peace Council is engaging key stakeholders, including parliamentary leadership, executives from both the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC), and other relevant agencies. The primary goal is to ensure that Tuesday’s session proceeds smoothly, avoiding any potential chaos.
Sheikh Armiyawo Shaibu, a member of the Peace Council and spokesperson for the National Chief Imam, emphasized the need for caution and responsibility from all parties. “We don’t want to see anything untoward happen tomorrow. There have been suggestions that military personnel might be deployed, though there is no solid basis for that. Still, we must prepare for any outcome,” he stated.
Sheikh Shaibu urged all branches of government to put political differences aside and view the situation as an opportunity to strengthen Ghana’s democracy. “This moment is not about one party or the other. It is about making decisions that will shape the future of our democratic journey,” he added.
