Africa-Press – Ghana. The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Minority Caucus in Parliament has strongly criticised the notice sent to the Electoral Commission (EC) declaring the Kpandai parliamentary seat vacant, describing the move as “premature, illegal, and cynical.”
Speaking at a press conference in Parliament House on Wednesday,
Madam Patricia Appeagyei, Deputy Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for Asokwa, urged Parliament to immediately withdraw the notice, warning that failure to do so would further disrupt the business of the House.
On November 24, 2025, the Tamale High Court ordered a re-run of the Kpandai parliamentary election.
Following this, on December 4, 2025, the Clerk of Parliament wrote to EC Chairperson Jean Mensa, formally notifying her that the seat had become vacant.
Parliament reinforced this communication on December 8, 2025, prompting uproar from the Minority side.
The development led to a dramatic protest on the floor of Parliament during Tuesday’s sitting, forcing the Speaker to temporarily suspend proceedings amid chaos.
Madam Appeagyei, addressing journalists, declared: “It is an action that, if not corrected, will constitute a direct assault on the constitutional rights of the people of Kpandai, a dangerous breach of the separation of powers, and a reckless disregard for both our judicial process and our own parliamentary history.”
The Minority argued that Parliament’s action was unlawful because the sitting MP for Kpandai, Mr Matthew Nyindam, had already taken steps to halt the High Court ruling.
The MP for Kpandai,
Mr Nyindam has filed a stay of execution, which by law suspends the effect of the High Court’s decision.
He had also lodged a notice of appeal at the Court of Appeal and initiated an application for certiorari at the Supreme Court.
Given these legal processes, the Minority questioned why Parliament was rushing to enforce a judgment that was legally suspended.
The controversy underscores tensions between Parliament, the Judiciary, and the Electoral Commission, raising constitutional questions about separation of powers and due process.
For now, the Minority insists that the vacancy notice must be withdrawn to protect the rights of the people of Kpandai and to preserve parliamentary order.
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