Interestingly, John Dramani Mahama has finally spoken on the inauguration of the 8th parliament of the 4th republic.

This, however, attracted mixed reactions from the public as his comment came as a shock to them.

It had been a marathon of confusion on the floor of Parliament right from the dissolution of the 7th Parliament through to the election of a new speaker for the 8th Parliament.

The flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress took to his Facebook to congratulate Alban Bagbin who is is mow elected as the fourth gentleman of the land and also commented on the way and manner armed military men stormed the parliament house after chaos occurred at the house.

John Dramani Mahama wrote:

The election of Speaker Bagbin affirms what a great democracy we can build for ourselves and how dialogue and consensus-building can make us even stronger as a nation. The attempt to snatch ballot papers by the MP-elect for Tema West and the invasion of the Chamber by armed military personnel are images one had never expected to see in our 4th Republican Parliament.

The recent use of the military in civil democratic processes has become a major worry and gives the impression that this administration is continually seeking to resurrect the exorcised ghosts of our military past. Parliament must conduct an investigation into the two incidents and exact appropriate sanctions. Congratulations to the leadership of the NDC Caucus and the Caucus members for your dedication and commitment.