A former Ranking Member of the Constitutional, Legal, and Parliamentary Affairs Committee of Parliament, Inusah Fuseini, has condemned the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) for its defense of Professor Kingsley Nyarko amid allegations of bribery involving Electoral Commission (EC) temporary staff during the Ejisu by-election.

In a statement on Thursday, May 2, the NPP MP emphasized the EC's established reputation for credibility and integrity, stressing the need to preserve these virtues.

During an interview on Joy FM’s Top Story on May 2, Mr. Fuseini criticized the NPP's defense of the MP's actions, advocating for referral to the police instead.

He argued that such actions contradict democratic principles and exacerbate the monetization of politics.

Mr. Fuseini suggested that the NPP should have reported the MP to the police for investigation rather than defending him.

Regarding Professor Nyarko’s alleged involvement in bribery, Mr. Fuseini stated that it tarnished the Parliamentarian's office and could warrant sanctions under parliamentary standing orders.

He underscored that the ethics of a Member of Parliament prohibit bringing Parliament into disrepute.

In a viral video from the Ejisu by-election, Dr. Nyarko was seen placing an envelope on the table manned by EC officials, prompting an investigation by the EC, which subsequently withdrew the officials from duty at the Fumesua Pentecost Church Polling Station.

“I think what the NPP should have done was to refer him to the police and not defend him. That is the first step because that goes to the core of our democracy. We are all bemoaning the monetisation of our politics.

“Now there is an attempt to corrupt public officers in the performance of their duties in a public election.