Minority opposes Ewoyaa Bauxite and Lithium agreement over quorum concerns

The Minority in Parliament has vehemently opposed the laying of the Ewoyaa Bauxite and Lithium Agreement, citing concerns about quorum and the lack of notice.

The agreement, related to the Atlantic Lithium project, aims to develop Ghana’s first lithium-producing mine.

However, the Minority claims it was not included in the day’s business schedule and therefore, its presentation is illegal.

Ahmed Ibrahim, First Deputy Minority Whip, argued that the House lacks the required numbers to conduct business, therefore, the agreement cannot be presented.

He stated that leadership had agreed to avoid controversial topics today, and the Majority’s attempt to introduce the agreement was a violation of that agreement.

Mr Ibrahim emphasised that the Minority will not condone any illegal activities in Parliament, especially when civil society organizations and the public are protesting against the agreement.

“As leadership, it was agreed that we try to veer away from controversial areas today. Mr Speaker and that was agreed upon, as we sit here, there is an order from the majority chief that they should bring an addendum for the Ewoyaa bauxite and lithium agreement to be laid illegally when we don’t have even the numbers to constitute a business.”

“Mr Speaker, that will not be tolerated. No other business will be allowed. Mr Speaker, this was agreed upon. The people are demonstrating, and CSOs are demonstrating. Parliament cannot go out without illegality. We don’t have the numbers, we will not agree, we will not have the numbers. Mr Speaker, we will not condone that.”