The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa says the E-levy has not been passed according to the Supreme Court’s decision.
He also described what transpired in Parliament during the passage of the controversial E-Levy as a ridiculous nullity.
The E-levy after being dragged to and fro parliament was finally passed on Tuesday, March 29, 2022.
When the Levy was being read, the Minority is said to have walked out of parliament, after which the E-levy was passed.
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Reacting to what transpired in Parliament, Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa wrote, “You thought we will give you the pleasure of returning to court for a declaration that the Assin North MP shouldn’t have been present in the Chamber to vote so that you can claim a 137-136 victory for the E-Levy. With our strategic walk out, you fall short of the required 138 quorum under article 104(1) of the 1992 Constitution and as affirmed by the Supreme Court in the recent Justice Abdulai case.”
He continued that,”There can be no contention about Hon. Adwoa Safo’s absence from today’s proceedings. Trust your NDC representatives, we have a conscience, and we know that the real power belongs to you.”
“Going by the Supreme Court’s decision, the E-Levy has not been passed. What transpired today is a ridiculous nullity!,” he added.
Meanwhile, the Minority has stated that it is heading to the Supreme Court over the passage of the E-Levy with the explanation that the Majority did not have the required number to pass the bill.
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