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Akim Abuakwa South MP Samuel Atta Akyea has questioned the legal and constitutional interpretations regarding the actions of former Speaker of Parliament, Prof. Mike Oquaye, on MPs who cross-carpet during their term in office.

The private legal practitioner in an interview on Joy News' PM Express on Tuesday argued that Prof Oquaye’s decision was not binding on the current Parliament and expressed his belief that the former Speaker had erred in his interpretation of the law.

Atta Akyea’s concerns stemmed from the current debate on whether MPs who declare intentions to run as independents in future elections should be forced to vacate their seats immediately.

He insisted that there is no concrete legal basis for this.

“We do not have concrete evidence that these individuals have filed the requisite papers to say that in the future they want to go on the side of NPP or become independent. That’s if they are more serious. You do not have just a declaration of intention,” he stated.

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