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Zebila MP Cletus Avoka has disagreed with former Speaker of Parliament, Prof. Mike Ocquaye, regarding his interpretation of Haruna Iddrisu’s petition to Parliament.

On Joy News’ PM Express, he expressed his surprise at Prof. Ocquaye’s view that the Tamale South MP had to be a direct beneficiary of the outcome of the petition before raising the matter.

Cletus Avoka, a legal mind and seasoned lawmaker, dismissed Prof. Ocquaye’s argument, stating that the issue at hand is purely constitutional and does not require the petitioner to be a beneficiary.

“This is a constitutional matter; Article 97 G and H are clear that if any Ghanaian feels that someone has taken an action that infringes upon the Constitution, they have the right to bring it to the Supreme Court,” Mr Avoka explained.

He further elaborated that constitutional issues, especially those involving the violation of the Constitution, do not require direct personal interest or benefit to initiate action.

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