加纳国会议员为就空缺席位起诉议长辩护，理由是反对派的不合作立场。 Ghanaian MP defends suing Speaker over vacant seats, citing opposition's uncooperative stance.

加纳议员Alexander Afenyo-Markin在第8届议会期间为他的行动辩护,包括就空缺席位起诉议长。 Ghanaian MP Alexander Afenyo-Markin defended his actions during the 8th Parliament, including suing the Speaker over vacant seats. 他辩称,由于反对派不合作和临近选举,他的强硬立场是必要的。 He argues his assertive stance was necessary due to the uncooperative opposition and approaching elections. Afenyo-Markin向最高法院申诉是他的最后手段,因为谈判已经结束,反对派本可以控制政府的运作。 Afenyo-Markin claims going to the Supreme Court was his last resort, as negotiations were closed and the opposition could have gained control over government operations.