The NDC flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, believes the election of Alban Bagbin is a clear indication of how dialogue and consensus can enhance the country’s democracy.
He said the attempt to snatch ballot papers by the MP-elect for Tema West and the invasion of the Chamber by armed military personnel are images one had never expected to see in our 4th Republican Parliament.
He added that the recent use of the military in civil democratic processes has become a major worry and gives the impression that this administration is continually seeking to resurrect the exorcised ghosts of our military past. Parliament must conduct an investigation into the two incidents and exact appropriate sanctions.
John Mahama congratulated Alban Bagbin on his election as the Speaker of the 8th Parliament of the Fourth Republic believing that the election of the former NDC MP for Nadowli Kaleo is a clear indication of how dialogue and consensus can enhance the country’s democracy.
He has, however, condemned the presence of military personnel in the Chamber and the subsequent snatching of ballot papers by MP for Tema West, Carlos Ahenkorah, during the process of electing a new speaker.
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