The Supreme Court is expected to deliver its ruling on the case involving the declaration of four parliamentary seats as vacant by Speaker Alban Bagbin.

The case, adjourned on Monday, 11 November 2024, was rescheduled for judgement today, Tuesday, 12  November 2024.

It stems from a legal challenge filed by Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin against Speaker  Bagbin, who declared four seats vacant on October 17, 2024.

Speaker Bagbin argued that the MPs in question had breached constitutional requirements, which, in his view, justified their removal from office without judicial oversight or the need for by-elections.

Mr. Afenyo-Markin claims that the Speaker exceeded his constitutional powers by making this decision unilaterally.

He argues that only the judiciary has the authority to interpret constitutional matters involving parliamentary vacancies and contends that Speaker Bagbin’s action bypassed due judicial process, effectively disenfranchising the constituents of the affected areas by stripping them of representation.

In response to the Majority Leader’s suit, the Supreme Court issued an injunction halting any further action on the vacated seats until a final decision was reached.

However, Speaker Bagbin filed a motion to reverse the injunction, asserting that it obstructed his responsibilities as Speaker and that his declaration was within his constitutional purview to maintain the integrity of Parliament.

The Supreme Court subsequently dismissed Speaker Bagbin’s motion to overturn the injunction, sustaining its original ruling and clearing the way for today’s judgement.

The decision is expected to have far-reaching implications, potentially redefining the constitutional boundaries of the Speaker’s powers and reshaping the dynamics of Ghana’s parliamentary system.