By Regina Kwapong
The Member of Parliament for Keta, Kwame Dzudzorli Gakpey, has raised concerns about the looming possibility of a constitutional crisis in Parliament. He highlighted the risk posed by delays from the Electoral Commission in transmitting the list of duly elected members of parliament following the December 2024 election.
During a recent live interview on channel one TV, Hon. Gakpey emphasized the need for caution, stating, “If care is not taken, it can delay the entire parliamentary calendar, leading to a constitutional crisis.”
Additionally, he revealed that the postponement of activities for the ninth parliament in Ghana could significantly disrupt parliamentary duties. Key events such as the election of a new Speaker, scheduled two days before the swearing-in of the newly elected president on 7th January, and the swearing-in of the Speaker and MPs on the same morning, may face delays.
Expressing concerns about the potential impact on the constitutionally mandated timeline for the swearing-in of the Speaker and MPs, Hon. Gakpey urged the Electoral Commission to take necessary actions to prevent any setbacks.
Furthermore, he pointed out that delays in nine constituencies could have ripple effects on the entire process. He attributed the challenges to the EC’s alleged failure to act truthfully and promptly.
