The Minority in Parliament has served notice of intent to challenge the passage of the Electronic Transfer (E-Levy) bill by Parliament at the Supreme Court after they (the Minority Caucus) had staged a walked out earlier in the day.
Addressing the press, Minority Leader, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu said Parliament did not have a decision making quorum of 138 members in the chamber when the bill was passed, hence the passage of the bill was illegal and unconstitutional.
“This is a charade,” he said at a press conference in Parliament, adding that “there is no E-levy.”
“The majority of less than 137 conducting businesses only proceeded on illegal and unconstitutional business. Parliament did not have the numbers to take any decision that should binding Parliament and Ghanaians.
“I think they have to come again on E-levy because as of today, I don’t think they had the numbers to say that the E-levy has been passed. We will question this decision in [the Supreme] court on the basis of the earlier ruling and on the basis of the fact that they said we can’t take a decision with 137 [members], but they can take with 137,” he said.
Parliament, on Tuesday, passed the Electronic Transfer Levy in the absence of the Minority MPs, who had walked out before the Bill was considered at the second reading stage.
The Minority had complained that it had been taken by surprise by the unexpected consideration of the levy.
The E-levy was not listed in Parliament’s business statement for this week.
Source: Emmanuel Akorli/Peace Fm
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A political party that is not measured in propagating for political office and is all mischievous against its political opponent is unfit to form a government that cares about its people's well-being. In saying that, I'm inferring the misdemeanor of the NDC in doing opposition politics.
In fact, if you ask me about the passage of the E-levy and the lessons it brings with it, I'll say it's worth watching out vigilantly for the results that come with it. Thus, the Akufo-Addo administration has been innovative and bold to do something different to raise money internally instead of the status quo of always rushing to the IMF to borrow money. The success of the E-levy policy will undoubtedly result in a significant loss of credibility for the NDC. With respect to the NDC, in terms of its concern for the well-being of Ghanaians as opposed to its own party interests. The NDC should, therefore, be wary of the repercussions of misinformation and malicious cheap propaganda. In Akan, we have a proverb that says if you are reckless about eating your eggs, be mindful that you are also eating your chickens.
These NDC guys are making too much noise. You have insulted our judges and called them names. Now are you taking your case to them? Go to International Court of Justice. Empty barrels......
Dundumbansa Haruna Iddrisu, only one month ago you were telling the whole world that the Judiciary has no control over the legislature. Why do you send your case to somebody who has no control over you? Stop fooling your followers.Mr Double Salary,silent is golden.
You have 136 members now not 137. Gerrrrout!
They are just fooling their members. They collect the money alredy