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I believe in supremacy of the Constitution, not Judiciary or Supreme Court – Bagbin

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has affirmed his belief in the Constitution’s supremacy over the judiciary or the Supreme Court.

He emphasized that ultimate authority should rest with the Constitution, not with the judiciary or the Supreme Court.

“I believe in the supremacy of the Constitution. Mark my words, the supremacy of the Constitution, not the supremacy of the judiciary or Supreme Court,” he stated while addressing the media in Parliament on Wednesday, November 6.

The Speaker stressed the importance of a dynamic Parliament that embodies and respects the political will of the people saying; “I also believe in a vibrant Parliament that is respected and accorded its due on political questions as long established by law and decided cases.

“A Parliament that understands, reflects and embodies the will of the people and defends its constitutional prerogatives only works in the interest of Ghana and Ghanaians, not a rubber stamp Parliament subservient to the whims and caprices of the executive and or the judiciary,” he said.

Speaker Bagbin stressed that Parliament plays a crucial role in holding the executive accountable, stating that Parliament must be strong to effectively carry out its legislative duties and the essential task of holding the president to account.

He recognized the contributions of other institutions and the public in governance but emphasized that only Parliament holds the “constitutional and legal mandate” to hold the executive accountable.

“The public, media, civil society and other partners in governance, can make constructive inputs and criticize actions of commissions of arms of government, but these bodies are not constitutionally and legally structured and mandated to hold the executive account,” Mr Bagbin said.

The Speaker of Parliament outlined his vision for a Parliament that places the nation’s interests above partisan agendas.

“My dream therefore is a patriotic one, the existence of a firm, effective, efficient and responsive Parliament whose members place national and constituency interests ahead of narrow, partisan or personal interests.”

 

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