The Member of Parliament(MP) for Buem and former National Organiser of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Kofi Adams, has expressed gratitude to God and the people of Ghana for the NDC’s resounding victory in both the presidential and parliamentary elections.
Speaking in the wake of the party’s success on Lawson TV, Adams emphasized the need for maturity and reconciliation as the ahead of the commencement of the next parliamentary session on December 16, 2024.
He urged his fellow NDC MPs to take their seats on the minority side of the House, a gesture he believes will signify readiness to move forward while revisiting unresolved issues.
“We thank God for our success in the elections. It’s time to display maturity and focus on the matters at hand,” Adams stated during a media engagement.
“Our decision to occupy the minority side should not be seen as weakness but rather as a sign of willingness to resolve lingering issues for the good of Ghana’s democracy.”
This call for maturity comes on the heels of a contentious period in the 8th Parliament, when the declaration of four parliamentary seats as vacant created significant tension between the majority and minority sides.
The Supreme Court’s ruling on the matter led to resistance and heated debates, culminating in NDC MPs walking out of parliamentary proceedings last October.
Reflecting on these events, Adams stressed that the NDC’s return to the minority benches will pave the way for a constructive revisit of the Supreme Court’s decision.
“Let me make this clear: we will revisit the matter of the four seats declared vacant. It is an issue we cannot brush aside.
“We will decide, as Parliament, whether to overturn the Supreme Court’s ruling or uphold it. This must be resolved before the 9th Parliament begins,” he said firmly.
Adams further highlighted the importance of cooperation between the NDC and their New Patriotic Party (NPP) colleagues in the upcoming session.
He noted that, despite winning decisively in the 2024 elections, the NDC remains committed to fostering a spirit of collaboration to ensure Ghana’s progress.
“We achieved a significant victory, but this is not the time for arrogance.
“As we move into the 9th Parliament, we must encourage our colleagues in the NPP to stay engaged.
“The walkouts and boycotts that characterized past sessions must not repeat themselves. Ghanaians deserve better,” he urged.
