Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has urged the government to avoid relying on its commanding parliamentary majority to push through every bill before Parliament, stressing that legislative power should be exercised with caution.
Speaking during a national address on Sunday, July 19, the former Vice President said having the numbers to pass legislation should not be the only consideration, especially amid ongoing debate over the Tribunals Bill.
“Mr President, your government commands one of the largest majorities in the history of the Fourth Republic. With such numbers, Parliament can pass almost any bill it wishes. Not everything that can be passed should be passed.”
Dr Bawumia argued that Parliament should be judged by the fairness and long-term impact of the laws it enacts rather than the size of the majority behind them.
“History will not ask how many votes a law received. It will ask whether the law is just, equitable, and seeks to promote and protect the interests of Ghanaians.”
He also maintained that addressing delays in Ghana’s justice system requires strengthening existing courts through measures such as increasing the number of judges, expanding courtroom infrastructure and accelerating the digitisation of judicial services, instead of establishing a separate judicial framework.
