Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has called on stakeholders to cease fueling unnecessary panic and allow Parliament to function as intended.
In a statement on November 6, 2024, he urged the public to stop spreading fear, emphasizing that Parliament is not in disarray, contrary to some criticisms.
“Stop pressing the panic buttons and fear-mongering. Let the system work,” Bagbin said during a press briefing in Parliament.
Drawing on his extensive experience, with over 30 years in parliamentary service and more than 40 years in public service, Bagbin reassured Ghanaians that he is capable of leading the third arm of government effectively, without causing disarray.
His comments came in the wake of remarks made by Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo during a Supreme Court session on October 30, 2024, where she expressed concerns over the Parliament’s inactivity.
“This is a constitution crisis, we’re living in a country where the Parliament is not sitting, What is going on?” she quizzed.
Bagbin, who has consistently worked towards strengthening Parliament, reiterated his commitment to leave the institution in as strong a position as he found it when he assumed leadership.