Kofi Adams, Member of Parliament (MP) for Buem Constituency, has expressed disappointment with the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) approach to influence in Parliament, as the power struggle continues in Ghana’s parliament. .
Mr Adams, a member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), highlighted his party’s dissatisfaction with the NPP’s reliance on the Supreme Court to sway parliamentary decisions, which ultimately undermines the country’s democracy. He said he believed it would upset the balance.
“If NPP MPs had chosen to form a majority, the NDC would have walked out of parliament,” Adams said, highlighting the tensions that have arisen in recent months.
His remarks were made during an appearance on Joy Prime’s Newsfile, monitored by MyNewsGH.com, where he elaborated on the reasons behind this hypothetical move and said it was a democratic They believed it would send a message about the party’s commitment to a strong multiparty system.
Holding a well-worn copy of Ghana’s constitution, Mr. Adams explained how the NPP’s approach was inconsistent with democratic values.
As he flipped through specific clauses, he pointed out one that the nuclear power plant appears to be violating by relying on the Supreme Court, which is “occupied by members of the ruling party.”
He argued that relying on the courts for interpretive authority not only upsets the balance between government departments, but also ignores the power given to Congress to deal with such matters.
“The Constitution says it’s not just the Supreme Court that can interpret the law,” Adams argued, stressing that both the executive branch and Congress have a role in interpreting and applying the law. .
“It is supported by the Constitution in accordance with the role it plays,” he noted, arguing that parliamentary oversight should have been prioritized in such cases rather than escalation directly to the judicial level.
He did not hesitate to criticize his colleague and New Patriotic Party caucus leader Alexander Afenyo Malkin for taking the matter to court before taking it up in parliament.
“Despite the enormous influence of Congress, the NPP has chosen the Supreme Court and sidelined the important role of Congress,” Adams argued. That’s very problematic. ”
Mr Adams’ position focuses on the delicate nature of Ghana’s multi-party democracy, and he calls on the ruling party to consider the wider impact of its actions on the democratic structure.