The Minority Caucus in Parliament has strongly condemned what it describes as a serious breach of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution, following the simultaneous absence of the President, Vice President, and Speaker of Parliament—without the swearing-in of an Acting President as required by law.

In a statement issued on Monday, May 12, 2025, the Minority called the situation “alarming and unconstitutional,” arguing that it effectively leaves the country without a legally recognized Head of State.

According to Article 60 of the 1992 Constitution, when both the President and Vice President are unable to perform their duties, the Speaker of Parliament must be sworn in as Acting President. However, this protocol was not followed.

At the time of the incident:
• President John Dramani Mahama was in Togo attending the African Union Debt Conference.
• Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang was receiving medical treatment in the United Kingdom.
• Speaker Alban Bagbin had departed Ghana on May 8 for an official engagement abroad.

No official measures were taken to swear in an Acting President before their departures.

The Minority also raised concerns about the suspension of the Chief Justice, noting that it further complicates the situation, as there was no authority in place to administer the presidential oath.

“This administration continues to treat the Constitution as an inconvenience rather than a binding framework,” the statement read.

The Caucus went on to accuse the government of a “calculated and deliberate” disregard for constitutional governance and the rule of law, warning that such lapses undermine the country’s democratic stability.

As of press time, there had been no official response from the Presidency or the Office of the Speaker.