The Supreme Court has dismissed a review application against its decision that Deputy Speakers presiding over proceedings in Parliament can vote. In a unanimous decision today, a nine-member review panel of the court held that the review application had no merit as it failed to meet the threshold for review. The applicant, Justice Abdulai, had […]
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Why Deputy Speakers can vote – Supreme Court explains
The Supreme Court has held that the 1992 Constitution does not place any restriction on a Deputy Speaker from being part of the quorum for decision-making and to vote on matters for determination. It is the considered view of the apex court that Deputy Speakers are Members of Parliament, elected as representatives of constituencies and, […]