Mr John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has expressed his belief that the ongoing Parliamentary deadlock could have been resolved without resorting to legal intervention.

Speaking during a gathering with clergy in Kumasi, the Ashanti Regional capital on Monday, November 11, Mr Mahama emphasized the importance of dialogue and negotiation in resolving political disputes, advocating for a cooperative approach that benefits all parties involved.

Mahama's comments come in the wake of a legal conflict triggered by Speaker Alban Bagbin's decision to declare four parliamentary seats vacant, citing alleged constitutional violations by certain Members of Parliament.

This declaration has sparked significant debate, and the Supreme Court has since intervened, temporarily suspending the Speaker’s ruling.

A final decision on the matter is expected on Tuesday, November 12, 2024.

The NDC flagbearer argued that political matters of this nature should be addressed through negotiation rather than legal action.

“I believe this is a matter we can resolve politically.

The solution is not legal. The Supreme Court may issue a ruling, but Parliament, as a separate arm of government, could resist it.

This situation calls for a political solution, and it rests on the president to lead this process,” he said.

Mr Mahama further stated that had he been President, he would have withdrawn the case from the Supreme Court and convened a meeting with all stakeholders—both sides, their leaders, the Council of State, and the Speaker—to find a resolution. He believes such an approach would have been more effective in resolving the impasse.