The National Peace Council has called an emergency meeting ahead of what is expected to be a highly charged parliamentary session on Tuesday, October 22.

The meeting is being held to prevent disruptions following the Supreme Court's decision to suspend Speaker Alban Bagbin's earlier ruling, which declared four parliamentary seats vacant.

Tensions have been rising within Parliament as the Minority signals its intention to occupy the Majority side of the chamber until the Speaker revisits the matter.

This move has added to the ongoing political uncertainty over which party holds the balance of power in the legislature.

In response, the National Peace Council is engaging with key stakeholders, including the leadership of Parliament, executives from the New Patriotic Party (NPP), the National Democratic Congress (NDC), and other relevant bodies, in an effort to maintain peace and stability.

The council's goal is to ensure that Tuesday's parliamentary proceedings run smoothly, without any disruptions or confrontations.

Sheikh Armiyawo Shaibu, a spokesperson for the National Chief Imam and a member of the Peace Council, emphasised the need for all parties involved to act with caution and responsibility.

He highlighted that the situation requires level-headedness to avoid inflaming already tense relations.

The Peace Council’s intervention is aimed at preventing the political standoff from escalating into chaos, as both sides of Parliament grapple with the implications of the Supreme Court’s stay on the Speaker's ruling.

“We don’t want to see anything untoward happen tomorrow. There have even been suggestions that military personnel might be deployed, though there is no solid basis for that. Still, we must prepare for any outcome."

“This moment is not about one party or the other. It is about reaching a point in our democratic journey where crucial decisions must be made for the betterment of our future,” he said.