Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has indefinitely adjourned the House, citing the absence of an agenda for lawmakers to deliberate on after the Business Committee failed to meet and set the session’s schedule.
The recall session, initiated by the Majority caucus, was expected to tackle several key issues. However, the Majority’s absence in the Chamber halted proceedings, with Speaker Bagbin expressing disappointment over the lack of progress.
In his address, Bagbin explained that without input from the Business Committee and an agenda, the House could not move forward. “The matters they wanted us to consider, which were accepted for discussion, are missing from the Order Paper. In fact, no Order Paper exists today due to the Business Committee’s inability to meet, stemming from the absence of those who requested the recall,” Bagbin remarked.
He noted the empty seats on one side of the House, adding, “We have a quorum to sit but no business before us to transact. Without an approved agenda, no other authority can assign business for us to undertake.”
Consequently, Bagbin adjourned the session indefinitely, citing the impracticality of daily adjournments given ongoing challenges. This decision reflects the mounting tensions between the Majority and Minority caucuses over parliamentary control, which has impacted proceedings in recent weeks.
With the indefinite adjournment, it is unclear when Parliament will reconvene to address the pending issues, leaving the legislative agenda in a state of uncertainty.