May 20, 2025: Renowned legal practitioner Tsatsu Tsikata has delivered a significant win for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in a landmark High Court ruling that has resulted in the removal of a New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament from the parliamentary list.
The decision, celebrated by NDC supporters, stems from a legal challenge initiated by Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin in 2020, which sought to address irregularities in the parliamentary status of certain MPs. The case, which has been under appeal since 2020, marks a pivotal moment in Ghana’s political and judicial landscape, as reported by GHOne TV and other sources.
The High Court’s ruling enforces Bagbin’s earlier declaration to vacate the seat of an NPP MP, a decision initially challenged by the NPP and temporarily stayed by the Supreme Court in October 2024.
Tsikata, representing the NDC, argued that the Supreme Court’s stay lacked legal grounding, a position he articulated publicly, stating, “There’s no legal basis for the Supreme Court’s stay of execution of Speaker Bagbin’s decision.” The court’s latest verdict cancels the NPP MP’s name from the parliamentary roster, reinforcing Bagbin’s authority and the NDC’s legal strategy. This case is one of several high-profile legal battles Tsikata has undertaken, including his current role in the Article 146 petition against suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo.
The ruling has sparked widespread discussion, with some NPP affiliates alleging political bias. However, Tsikata and NDC supporters, including G. Quason, have hailed the decision as a triumph for justice, emphasizing that “crime has no expiry date.” The case also ties into broader public discontent, with protests planned across Accra, including routes from Circle to other key areas, to demand accountability. Demonstrators, led by figures like Quason, have vowed to continue their activism, stating, “This exercise is not a nine-day wonder. We are on the streets to ensure the roads are clear.
While the ruling has no direct connection to other issues like the National Health Insurance Authority or Ghana’s trade policies, it underscores ongoing tensions in the Ninth Parliament. The decision also follows Tsikata’s recent legal efforts, including his challenge to Torkornoo’s alleged financial impropriety, where he stunned her legal team with four allegations at the Castle.
