Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has assumed full accountability for the turmoil that unfolded during last week’s ministerial nominee vetting. Speaking on the floor of Parliament on February 4, 2025, the Effutu legislator acknowledged the disturbances, noting the widespread public concern they generated.

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He further urged Speaker Alban Bagbin to reassess his ruling and its repercussions, a departure from the Minority’s initial argument that the Speaker had overstepped the House’s Standing Orders. "Mr Speaker, I take full responsibility as a leader on my side, on all actions that took place.

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I will therefore conclude by inviting you, Mr Speaker, to in the circumstance and with assurance given, consider a recession of the decision you communicated to the house, as well as all consequential matters there too," he stated. The Majority Leader advocated for a more harmonious resolution to the tensions that followed the contentious vetting process.

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The proceedings, characterized by fiery exchanges and disruptions, led the Speaker to establish a special committee to investigate the incident. As a result, four lawmakers—two from each political faction—were sanctioned with suspensions for their involvement in the fracas.

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Those suspended include the Chief Whips of both the Majority and Minority caucuses, Frank Annoh-Dompreh and Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor, alongside Alhassan Sulemana Tampuli and Jerry Ahmed Shaib.

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