Sam George Says NDC MPs Will Occupy Majority Side on Tuesday

The Member of Parliament for Ningo Prampram, Samuel Nartey George, has reiterated the Minority Caucus' determination to assume the majority position in Parliament on Tuesday, 22 October, 2024.

His assertion comes despite a recent Supreme Court ruling that stayed the Speaker’s declaration of four vacant seats.

Speaking during a victory walk organized by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the North Tongu constituency, Sam George chided the judiciary, alleging that it has been influenced by political forces.

The lawmaker argued that recent court decisions, including the one involving the vacant parliamentary seats, reflect what he calls increasing political interference in the judiciary, which undermines its independence.

Sam George also added that their efforts would extend beyond Tuesday’s parliamentary session, stating that the Minority would continue to support their cause until John Mahama is sworn in as president in January 2025.

"The Supreme Court is a judicial wing, not an extension of the NPP headquarters. The people of Ghana are fed up with the political decision, and as a parliamentary caucus, we will stand up to defend the will of the people and...the independence of Parliament," he said. 

Acknowledging the contributions of Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, MP for North Tongu, Sam George urged the people of North Tongu to continue supporting their MP.

“In Parliament today, of 275 MPs, if you want to count even five who are doing their job, your MP, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, is one of them. He needs people like Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa standing behind him in Parliament. He needs Okudzeto Ablakwa. So, my brothers and sisters of North Tongu, on behalf of the NDC parliamentary caucus, we say thank you for giving us Ablakwa. We ask you to bring him back for us.”