On 12th November 2024, the Supreme Court by a 5:2 majority delivered its judgement in the case of Afenyo-Markin v Speaker of Parliament.
Hon Afenyo-Markin, Member of Parliament”MP” for Effutu Constituency had invoked the original juridiction of the Apex Court for a true and proper interpretation of article 97 (g) and (h) of the Constitution, 1992.
In his plaint before the Apex Court, the MP asserted, among others that, the Speaker of Parliament be barred from enforcing the provisions on Article 97(g) and (h) of the 1992 Constitution. In addition, the MP asserted that the seats in respect of Amenfi Central Constituency, Fomena Constituency, Suhum Constituency and Agona West Constituency did not become vacant by virtue of independent candidacy of the present “Occupants”.
