“Minority Won’t Back Down” – Assafuah Demands Withdrawal of Kpandai Vacancy Letter
Old Tafo MP says the Minority will intensify lawful resistance until Parliament retracts the controversial letter declaring the Kpandai seat vacant.
- Assafuah says the Minority will maintain strong, lawful resistance until Parliament withdraws the letter to the EC declaring the Kpandai seat vacant
- He accuses the Speaker of making a sudden U-turn that contradicts his earlier ruling, raising concerns about constitutional consistency
- His comments follow heightened tensions in Parliament, where the Minority disrupted proceedings to oppose the Kpandai vacancy declaration
Old Tafo MP Vincent Ekow Assafuah says the Minority Caucus will not relent in its resistance until Parliament retracts the letter sent to the Electoral Commission (EC) declaring the Kpandai parliamentary seat vacant.
Speaking in an interview, Assafuah challenged what he believes is an abrupt and contradictory shift by the Speaker of Parliament. He argued that the directive instructing the Clerk to notify the EC goes against the Speaker’s earlier ruling, raising serious concerns about consistency and constitutional fidelity.
“There will be sustained resistance throughout the week, and we intend to do so within the boundaries of the law,” he stressed. “We believe in constitutional supremacy and in protecting Ghana’s democratic values. It is baffling that the Speaker would direct the Clerk to act in a manner that contradicts his own previous ruling. The Minority will continue this strong push—one or two weeks if necessary—to make our concerns clear. We will not cooperate with government business under these conditions.”
Assafuah’s remarks come on the heels of heightened tension in Parliament on Tuesday, December 9, when the Minority disrupted proceedings to oppose the declaration of the Kpandai seat as vacant.
Earlier, the Minority demanded an adjournment after extended debate, insisting no government business could continue until the issue was resolved. But after a voice vote, the Speaker ruled that the House proceed—prompting chants and resistance from the Minority.
Clad in black, Minority MPs later moved toward the front of the chamber, sparking a challenge from some Majority MPs and briefly escalating into a near-clash. Despite the disorder, the Speaker and the Majority proceeded with the day’s agenda as marshals battled to restore calm.
