Sam George: Supreme Court ruling on deputy speakers dangerous
SOURCE: GRAPHICONLINE The Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram in the Greater Accra Region, Samuel Nartey George says the ruling by the Supreme Court on Wednesday allowing Deputy Speakers of Parliament to vote even when they preside over proceedings, could be problematic. While he disagrees with the decision of the apex court as it interferes with […]
Deputy Speakers can vote while presiding in Parliament – Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has said that Deputy Speakers of Parliament retain their votes even when presiding as Speaker. The Apex Court of the land made this landmark ruling Wednesday, March 9, 2022. Per the ruling, when a matter comes before Parliament that requires voting, a Deputy Speaker while presiding in the absence of the substantive […]
