Minority Demands Withdrawal of “Premature” Notice Declaring Kpandai Seat Vacant The Minority Caucus in Parliament, led by Deputy Minority Leader Hon. Patricia Appiagyei, has called on Parliament to immediately withdraw the notice sent to the Electoral Commission (EC) declaring the Kpandai parliamentary seat vacant. Addressing the media, Hon. Appiagyei disclosed that the incumbent MP, Hon. Matthew Nyindam, has filed a notice of appeal at the Court of Appeal and has also initiated an application for judicial review at the Supreme Court. She questioned why Parliament would “rush to enforce a judgment that is legally suspended, ignore an appeal that is actively proceeding, and arrogantly presume to be more helpful to the superior courts.” She argued that Parliament is abandoning its long-standing tradition of restraint, noting that the institution’s history shows a consistent bipartisan practice of protecting a member’s mandate until all legal processes are fully concluded. Citing p

*If you believe the office of special prosecutor is not fit for purpose, you have the majority... Repeal it - Former Minister The Member of Parliament for Damongo, Hon. Samuel Abdulai Jinapor, has urged the NDC government to use its supermajority in Parliament to repeal the Office of the Special Prosecutor if they deem it unnecessary. He emphasized that laws should be applied fairly and equally to all citizens, regardless of position or affiliation. Hon. Jinapor noted that the Majority Leader, Hon. Mahama Ayariga, had previously opposed the establishment of the office and questioned why the ruling party has not taken steps to repeal the law establishing it. "If you believe the office of special prosecutor is not fit for purpose, you have the majority... Repeal it. What are you waiting for?" Hon. Jinapor asked, emphasizing that Ghana is "sick and tired of talk" and needs action. He warned against selective application of laws, citing a recent case involving a member of the ruling

*Majority Leader Calls for Abolition of Special Prosecutor's Office* The Majority Leader of Ghana's Parliament, Hon. Mahama Ayariga, has called for the abolition of the Office of the Special Prosecutor, citing its failure to deliver on its mandate to fight corruption. Speaking in Parliament, Hon. Ayariga argued that the office's inability to prosecute major corruption cases is a clear indication that it is not effective, and that the institution of the Attorney General, if adequately resourced and protected, can deliver the same results. He questioned why the office is being resourced more than the Attorney General, and suggested that abolishing the office would not let off the hook those who have violated the law. Hon. Ayariga also cited the former Speaker of Parliament, Michael Oquaye, as having recommended the abolition of the office, and urged Parliament to reconsider its decision to establish the office. "The question is, are we going to allow institutions to be set up and fa