The Minority Caucus in Parliament has firmly stated that the Kpandai parliamentary seat cannot be declared vacant while legal proceedings regarding the matter are still ongoing.
According to the caucus, no action—including the controversial letter sent by the Clerk of Parliament to the Electoral Commission (EC)—can remove Matthew Nyindam from his seat until the courts deliver a final ruling.
Speaking to journalists, Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei cited multiple legal and parliamentary precedents to support their position. She stressed that Nyindam must continue to be recognized as a Member of Parliament until his stay of execution and appeal are fully determined.
Appiagyei referenced the case of Samuel Nyimakan of Wulensi, who remained in Parliament throughout his appeal process, with the seat only declared vacant after the Court of Appeal issued its final decision. She also pointed to former MPs Eric Amoateng, who retained his seat until resigning despite being detained abroad; Dan Abodakpi of Keta, who returned to Parliament in 2008 after receiving a presidential pardon; and Adamu Dramani Sakande, who served until a final criminal conviction in 2012 removed him from office.
The Minority accused the Clerk of Parliament, the Speaker, and Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga of attempting to “unlawfully take over” the Kpandai seat. They insisted that due process must be respected and established parliamentary precedent strictly followed.
The caucus vowed to defend the disputed seat until the courts issue a definitive ruling.
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