Speaker Bagbin’s decisions show political bias – Adomako Kissi

Dr. Dickson Adomako Kissi, the Member of Parliament for Anyaa-Sowutuom, has raised concerns over recent rulings by Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin, especially during the last two emergency sessions.

Dr. Adomako Kissi voiced his concerns in an interview on The Big Issue on Channel One TV on Saturday, November 9, describing the Speaker's actions as adding to the already polarized atmosphere in Parliament.

His main concern is with Speaker Bagbin's decision to declare four parliamentary seats vacant, a move that led to heightened disruptions on the floor and resulted in two indefinite adjournments of proceedings.

Dr. Adomako Kissi suggested that Speaker Bagbin's long-standing affiliation with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) might be influencing his decisions in ways that contribute to gridlock and tension in the House.

While acknowledging Bagbin's extensive experience and respected role, he noted that strong ties to a particular political party can subtly impact a person's impartiality in high-stakes situations.

According to Dr. Adomako Kissi, Bagbin's affiliation with the NDC may make it difficult for the Speaker to fully separate himself from party influence during proceedings.

“I respect the Speaker a lot and I think that some of his decisions are being coloured by his party affiliation and I won’t fault him for that. He has been with the party even before my birth and so I won’t fault him for that as human as we are, whether we like it or not, we all at some point, if pushed to the wall, will bring out our party colours.

“If we have had a Speaker who had never been in any party before, then I will say that I am not saying he is being partisan but this is a very respected man whose veins are heavily pumped with the National Democratic Congress (NDC).

“From my infantile knowledge of the law and opinions of Supreme Court judges who rose above their time and affiliations to make rulings and judgements that have stood the test of time, I must say that at this point, I am troubled and almost in tears to say that I was really hoping that he [Speaker Bagbin] would right the wrong that Aaron Mike Oquaye did.”

—citinewsroom