31st January 2025 5:32:55 PM
2 mins readSpeaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has suspended for two weeks four Members of Parliament sitting on the Appointments Committee over the unfortunate fisticuff recorded on Thursday evening during the vetting of President Mahama's ministerial appointees.
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The four affected legislators are; Majority Chief Whip Rockson-Nelson Etse Kwami Dafeamekpor, Minority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri Constituency, Frank Annoh Dompreh, Member of Parliament for Gushegu, Hon. Hassan Tampuli, and Jerry Ahmed Shaibu, Ablekuma South MP.By the decision, the Appointments Committee will be faced with four vacancies.
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The Committee on Selections would have to constitute the Appointments Committee.The Speaker has also set up a 7-member committee chaired by Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah, to investigate the chaos and make recommendations.The rules of the Appointments Committee will also be reviewed, and the Speaker has directed the Clerk of Parliament to file a criminal complaint to the Police Service for investigation and possible prosecution.
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The Appointments Committee’s session descended into chaos on Thursday evening when tensions between the Minority and Majority escalated into a physical confrontation. The dispute arose after the Majority insisted on proceeding with the vetting session beyond 10 PM, a move the Minority vehemently opposed.In the midst of the altercation, members of the Minority began dismantling arranged tables, causing several microphones to fall and break.
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The situation spiraled out of control, forcing police intervention to restore calm and prevent further damage to parliamentary property. After about 30 minutes of disorder, Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga and other leaders intervened to de-escalate tensions. With damaged equipment making further deliberations impossible, the committee was compelled to adjourn and reschedule the session for the following day.
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