The Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, has reaffirmed Parliament’s constitutional independence, stressing that the legislature is not subordinate to the Executive but a coequal arm of government entrusted with protecting the national interest.

Speaking at the resumption of sittings on Tuesday, he said Parliament had demonstrated its independence through rigorous scrutiny and oversight, even during periods of economic crisis.

According to Mr Ayariga, the difficult fiscal decisions taken over the past year were the result of deliberate parliamentary engagement rather than executive imposition.

He noted that legislators weighed economic necessity against social responsibility, ensuring that policies adopted did not undermine democratic accountability.

“Parliament is not an appendage of the Executive,” the Majority Leader declared. “We are an independent arm of government, entrusted by the people of Ghana to approve, amend, reject, and hold to account. That is exactly what this House has done.”

He added that Parliament’s approvals and oversight had contributed significantly to restoring confidence in Ghana’s economy, citing improvements in inflation, debt sustainability, and exchange rate stability.

He said such outcomes underscored the relevance of a strong legislature in democratic governance.

Mr Ayariga urged Members to continue exercising their mandate without fear or favour.

“Our loyalty must always be to the Constitution and the people of Ghana,” he said, adding that a credible Parliament was essential to sustaining the country’s democratic gains.