The Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Petroleum Commission, Emeafa Hardcastle, has come under fire from social media users for calling Nsawam Adoagyiri MP, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, "silly" during a parliamentary sitting.

A viral video shared by Channel One TV captures the altercation, which occurred during the Appointments Committee’s proceedings on Tuesday, January 28, 2025.

The exchange began when Hardcastle referred to the MP’s caucus in Parliament as "micro," a remark that Annoh-Dompreh took offense to.

The Minority Chief Whip allegedly threatened to take action against Hardcastle in response, but she dismissed his remarks and later labeled him "silly."

Her comment has since sparked criticism on social media, with users describing her conduct as arrogant and inappropriate.

"The arrogance has started ooo," one user commented.

"Emefa Hardcastle has taken her uncouth behavior to Parliament, so uncultured," another wrote.

"This behavior from the lady is very disrespectful. It is entirely wrong to use such unkind words toward a Member of Parliament,” a third user lamented.

Others expressed similar sentiments, "What the hell? She is very disrespectful and arrogant. Calling an honourable Member of Parliament ‘silly’ unprovoked? Girl wei mbu neho koraa!"

"How do you call your colleague ‘silly’? That’s bad."

"This is completely unfair, it reeks of arrogance and disrespect. You cannot approach the High Court and act in this manner. We must extend the same level of respect to the Parliament of Ghana, even if we disagree with their decisions."

"And this woman wants to lead an institution as CEO? She thinks being hardcore and insulting people in public shows she can do the job."

‘My friend, don’t bring yourself[…] you call me silly, we will deal with this matter’ - An altercation between Ag. Petroleum Commission boss, Emeafa Hardcastle and Hon. Annoh-Dompreh after the recess of the appointments committee over defamatory comments made by Oliver… pic.twitter.com/T6tk5Re6WJ— CITI FM 97.3 (@Citi973) January 28, 2025

‘My friend, don’t bring yourself[…] you call me silly, we will deal with this matter’ - An altercation between Ag. Petroleum Commission boss, Emeafa Hardcastle and Hon. Annoh-Dompreh after the recess of the appointments committee over defamatory comments made by Oliver… pic.twitter.com/T6tk5Re6WJ— CITI FM 97.3 (@Citi973) January 28, 2025

‘My friend, don’t bring yourself[…] you call me silly, we will deal with this matter’ - An altercation between Ag. Petroleum Commission boss, Emeafa Hardcastle and Hon. Annoh-Dompreh after the recess of the appointments committee over defamatory comments made by Oliver… pic.twitter.com/T6tk5Re6WJ— CITI FM 97.3 (@Citi973) January 28, 2025

Emefa Hardcastle has taken her uncouth behavior to Parliament, soo uncultured pic.twitter.com/RN2zeJt5Mk— Nana Otabil (@NanaOtabil12) January 28, 2025

And this woman wants to lead an institution as CEO, she’s thinking being hardcore and insulting people in public shows she can do the job— ChiefPriest Abrantie (@callme_abrantie) January 28, 2025

WooowSome people are actually defending Miss Emefa Hardcastle?Imagined if this had happened in the NPP administration. Power has really taken the thinking abilities of some people and it's sadSome people I respected, today have lost that respect. Let's remember, 4 years…— Petit☠️💀👺 (@Mr_pee13) January 28, 2025

I think the woman went too far with the insult.— NII OKAI (@OlatiboyeJ) January 28, 2025

No respect whatsoever some of these folks— Afransi Sub Zero 🐐 (@clement__arthur) January 28, 2025

No respect whatsoever some of these folks— Afransi Sub Zero 🐐 (@clement__arthur) January 28, 2025

This is completely unfair—it reeks of arrogance and disrespect. You cannot approach the High Court and act in this manner. We must extend the same level of respect to the Parliament of Ghana, even if you disagree with their decisions.— KofiOwusuAkoto (@KofiOwusuAkoto) January 28, 2025