Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has called on Speaker Alban Bagbin to reassess and revoke certain measures implemented following the disturbance during the Appointments Committee’s recent meeting.He emphasized that this appeal is intended to safeguard procedural fairness and uphold the constitutional values of equity and justice.

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In a memorandum submitted to the Speaker on February 3, Afenyo-Markin specifically requested the reversal of decisions made in the aftermath of the disruption."The suspension of the four MPs be reversed immediately, as it lacks the required procedural and legal foundation. The ad-hoc Committee constituted under Orders 5 and 20(4) be dissolved immediately.

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"He also asked that "The Committee on Privileges and Immunities be urgently constituted in accordance with the Standing Orders and the matter be referred to this Committee for a full and proper investigation and subsequent action and Parliament formally reaffirms its commitment to procedural fairness to avoid setting a precedent that undermines due process".Afenyo-Markin's plea comes in the midst of continued unrest in Parliament.

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He also claimed that the suspension of four MPs, including three from the minority, was an effort to suppress their voices.Additionally, he urged the Speaker to facilitate a meeting between both caucuses to resolve the matter."I humbly request a formal meeting with you at your earliest convenience, preferably before Tuesday, 4th February 2025, to discuss these grave concerns, explore remedial actions, and chart a dignified path forward".

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