Haruna Iddrisu to compel four NPP MPs going independent to vacate their seats in Parliament

Former Minority Leader Haruna Iddrisu has announced plans for the Minority side of Parliament to invoke Article 97 (1)(g) of the Constitution to compel members of the Majority side to vacate their seats.

This development follows the declaration by four Majority MPs, including former Minister of State Cynthia Morrison, who intend to seek re-election as independent candidates.

Article 97 (1)(g) stipulates that a Member of Parliament must vacate their seat if they leave the party they were affiliated with at the time of their election or if they seek to remain in Parliament as an independent member.

Mr. Iddrisu's statement marks a significant political maneuver that could reshape the composition of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Parliament.

Ms. Morrison, the MP for Agona West, alongside two other members from the ruling party, is set to challenge party norms by running as independents.

If the Minority successfully enforces Article 97 (1)(g), it could lead to a loss of seats for the Majority, triggering fresh elections in those constituencies and altering the NPP's parliamentary strength.