The Council of State has pledged its commitment to assist Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin in addressing the impasse that led to the indefinite adjournment of parliamentary.

This assurance was made during a visit by the Council, led by its Chairman, Nana Otuo Siribour II, on Wednesday, October 30, aimed at discussing solutions to the current parliamentary deadlock.

During the meeting, Speaker Bagbin provided the Council with a detailed overview of the situation, including his rationale for recent declarations concerning four disputed parliamentary seats.

He highlighted his responsibility to uphold democratic principles and ensure effective governance, underscoring his dedication to serving the interests of the Ghanaian people. The Council of State commended Bagbin for his efforts to safeguard democratic standards through legislative integrity.

In light of the urgency, Speaker Bagbin also announced his decision to shorten an upcoming official trip to Australia, initially scheduled for November 3-8. Responding to MPs’ appeals for a swift resolution, Bagbin’s office has initiated steps to facilitate an early November recall of Parliament, potentially offering a pathway for progress.

Meanwhile, a recent Supreme Court ruling dismissed Bagbin’s latest application to overturn its earlier decision blocking his declaration of four seats as vacant.

The Supreme Court adjourned the case, now set to continue on November 18, maintaining the current status quo for the contested seats.

Bagbin’s legal team has argued that the Supreme Court’s intervention in parliamentary affairs infringes upon the independence of the legislative branch.

They contend that the Court’s involvement overreaches its mandate, violating established principles of fairness and natural justice within parliamentary proceedings.

The ongoing dispute has intensified political tensions, as it centres around Bagbin’s contested decision to declare four seats vacant, a move he argues is within his parliamentary authority.

The Court’s intervention came after a writ was filed by Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, sparking a complex constitutional debate over the separation of powers.