Speaker should recall Parliament and maintain status quo

Professor Adei warned that non-compliance by Speaker Bagbin could lead to contempt of court charges, potentially resulting in imprisonment.

However, he acknowledged that the Speaker holds the discretion not to recall Parliament from recess, though this choice could also be contested in court.

Recognizing the Speaker’s complex position, Prof. Adei noted that although Parliament is adjourned, the most straightforward solution would be “to recall Parliament, maintain the status quo for the remaining weeks, and allow the legislative body to fulfill its duties until the session’s end on January 7.”

He added that when Parliament reconvenes, “it should be a straightforward legal issue and not a constitutional or governance issue.”