Minority leader urges Ghana’s parliamentary speaker to hear caucuses — MyJoyOnline

Ghana’s parliamentary Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has urged Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin to give leaders of parliamentary caucuses sufficient time to speak before making a ruling on the admissibility of a matter being considered by the chamber.

Address at an emergency sitting

During an emergency sitting of parliament, Afenyo-Markin said the matter was important not only for the current consideration but also for Ghana’s democratic image and international reputation.

According to MyJoyOnline, he said that Ghanaian citizens and the international community would be watching how parliament handles the matter and conducts the debate.

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Positions of parliamentary caucuses

Afenyo-Markin noted that the opportunity to present arguments had been given specifically to caucus leaders, who were to speak on their behalf. In his view, the speaker should take into account the positions of the caucus leaders before making a decision.

The Minority Leader also said that the country’s image was at stake. He believes that sufficient time to set out the positions would help the speaker assess all arguments and determine whether the matter is admissible for consideration by parliament.

His address was part of the arguments that the sides in the chamber are presenting to the speaker before his decision on the matter.