Minority Chief Whip Kwame Governs Agbodza has lambasted Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin for unilaterally recalling Parliament, despite the scheduled resumption date. Agbodza accused Afenyo-Markin of acting in bad faith, stating that the recall was not motivated by genuine reasons.
Kwame Governs Agbodza has cast doubts on the Majority’s ability to secure a quorum, warning that despite the recall, they will struggle to muster the necessary numbers to begin proceedings when the House reconvenes.
Speaker Alban Bagbin has granted Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin’s request for a recall, scheduling an emergency parliamentary session for Tuesday, September 3. This decision comes on the heels of the Speaker’s controversial move to adjourn the session indefinitely on July 30, 2024, which sparked outrage among the Majority caucus.
Minority Chief Whip Kwame Governs Agbodza highlighted the undue burden the recall places on parliamentary candidates, who are faced with imminent nomination processes and other pre-campaign engagements, making their attendance at the emergency session a significant inconvenience.
Meanwhile, Majority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh presented a differing opinion, backing the recall and emphasizing the need to prioritize urgent government matters before the campaign season commences, contrary to his colleague’s concerns.
While recognizing the fatigue of members, Majority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh underscored the imperative of the recall and called for bipartisan cooperation to swiftly address the pressing issues at hand, setting aside partisan interests for the greater good.
