The Minority Caucus in Parliament has strongly condemned the declaration of the Kpandai seat as vacant by the House, citing procedural inconsistencies and disregard for the rule of law.
Parliament, on Monday, December 8, 2025, formally notified the Electoral Commission (EC) of the vacancy in a letter dated December 4, informing the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Jean Mensa, that the seat had become vacant pursuant to the Tamale High Court ruling.
The letter further urged the Electoral Commission to prepare for an election in the Kpandai Constituency.
Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh, responding to the development in Parliament on Tuesday, December 9, said the step taken by the Clerk of Parliament was “out of place” and “unfortunate.”
“Mr Speaker, we strongly submit that the letter referred to the Electoral Commission was out of place, it was unfortunate, flies in the face of law and procedural justice. We submit strongly to this House that the letter must be withdrawn by Parliament forthwith.
“We must act and stay consistent with the pronouncement of the chair and, for that matter, the Speaker on this same matter. We in the minority will not agree to the writing of this letter,” he said on the floor of Parliament.
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Nsawam Adoagyiri stressed that Ghana’s democracy requires adherence to procedure and the law, and that Parliament must set a good example for the country.
He called on the Speaker to instruct the Clerk to withdraw the letter and act according to law.
“Mr. Speaker, I submit to you that the letter declaring the Kpandai seat vacant must be recalled immediately; it cannot be, we on this side of the House cannot support that decision,” he stated categorically.
He emphasized the Minority’s stance and said they will not support, “We are totally against it.”
