ALEXANDER AFENYO MARKIN vs. SPEAKER OF PARLIAMENT AND ATTORNEY - GENERAL

Mr. Abaidoo We have an application Ex-Parte for Stay of Execution of the ruling of the Speaker of Parliament delivered on 17th Octtober, 2024 pending the determination of this suit. We seek an order from this Court staying the ruling of the Rt. Honourable Speaker for ordering 4 members of Parliament namely: 1. Hon. Andrew Asiamah Amoako. Fomena Constituency, current 2nd Deputy Speaker of Parliament 2. Cynthia Morrison - Current Member of Parliament for Agona West 3. Hon. Kwadwo Asante, Member of Parliament for Suhum in Eastern Region 4. Peter Yaw Kwakye Ackah, Member of Parliament for Amanfi Central. I move in terms of motion paper and supporting affidavit and exhibits. We refer to paragraphs 4, 5, 6, 8 and 9 of our affidavit in support. In paragraph 4 - Speaker of Parliament was served through legal Department with the Writ and Application for Injunction. By presumption of law, he knew of the pendency of this action. In paragraph 5, - Speaker at sitting on 17th Oc...