Though a house composed of two groups; the Minority representing the National Democratic Congress, NDC and Majority representing the New Patriotic Party, NPP, Parliament was filled with jubilation as the House was occupied by the NDC at the expense of the NPP while the house swore in the Member of Parliament- elect, James Gyakye Quayson.
The euphoria ahead of the process came from just one side as most members of the Majority absented themselves.
Minority MPs caught attention as they were singing and chanting victory songs for their colleague while clad in all- white apparel.
Only a few NPP MPs were seen dotted around their side of the aisle when their number should have been over hundred if not 137.
The public gallery was equally flooded with leadership from the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).
Among them were 2024 flag bearer and former President John Dramani Mahama, his election 2020 Running mate Prof Naana Jane Opoku Agyemang, Chairman Asiedu Nketiah, General Secretary Fifi Kwetey, and former Chief of Staff Julius Debrah, among others.
On June 27, Mr Quayson who was dismissed from Parliament following a Supreme Court decision annulling the 2020 constituency election.
This called for a by- election where he won with 17, 245 votes representing 57. 56% of valid votes.
His main contender, Charles Opoku of the New Patriotic Party polled 12, 630 representing 42. 15% of valid votes to place second, while Liberal Party of Ghana' s Bernice Enam Sefanu polled only 87 votes or 0. 29%.
Addressing the MPs, Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin indicated that the Electoral Commission (EC) had officially communicated the results to the House.
After swearing him in, Minority Leader Cassiel Ato Forson congratulated the new MP adding that his side will be in court for support until the Quayson trial is over.
Majority Leader, Osei Kyei- Mensah- Bonsu also welcomed James Gyakye Quayson and wished him well in the execution of his mandate.
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