Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has revoked the suspension of four Members of Parliament who were sanctioned following violent clashes during the ministerial vetting of Kwabena Mintah Akandoh and Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. Announcing his decision, Speaker Bagbin declared, "The jurisprudence is very clear. When contempt is clear, you don't need to set up a committee to investigate the matter.

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I have lifted the suspension order, and I do so instantly, and it takes effect immediately." The affected MPs—Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh, Second Minority Whip Jerry Ahmed Shaib, Gushegu MP Alhassan Sulemana Tampuli, and Majority Chief Whip Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor—were initially suspended on January 31. The disciplinary action was enforced after tensions flared at the Appointments Committee hearing on January 30.

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The suspension was met with strong resistance, particularly from New Patriotic Party (NPP) legislators, who staged protests against Speaker Bagbin’s decision. Earlier today, Minority MPs, clad in red and black, marched to the front of the parliamentary chamber to express their displeasure. Security personnel were deployed, erecting a barricade to prevent the suspended MPs from entering the chamber, further escalating tensions.

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Prior to the Speaker's ruling, the Majority Leader and Minority Leader, Mahama Ayariga and Alexander Afenyo-Markin, respectively, urged him to rescind his suspension, as his order will hence serve as a deterrent to other deviant legislators. With the Speaker’s latest ruling, the four MPs can now resume their parliamentary duties without hindrance.

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Speaker Bagbin noted that the lawmakers had complied with his earlier directive, paving the way for their reinstatement.

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