Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has alleged that the disruptions during last week’s ministerial vetting in Parliament were part of a calculated attempt to block his confirmation.

Testifying before the special committee investigating the disturbances on Friday, February 7, 2025, Ablakwa maintained that the chaos was not spontaneous but rather a well-orchestrated plan to derail his approval process.

“It was evident that I was the focal point of the turmoil. The sequence of events was not random; it was a deliberate scheme to obstruct my vetting,” he told the committee.

The clashes among lawmakers during the vetting session forced Speaker Alban Bagbin to suspend four MPs and order a formal inquiry into the matter.

The investigative committee, led by Ho West MP Emmanuel Bedzrah, has been tasked with identifying those responsible and recommending appropriate measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.

Ablakwa’s claims introduce a new angle to the inquiry, hinting at potential political motives behind the disruptions.

The January 30 vetting session spiraled into chaos following a dispute between the Majority and Minority. A disagreement over extending the proceedings beyond 10 PM led to heated exchanges, culminating in physical altercations.

Amid the commotion, some Minority MPs reportedly dismantled tables and damaged parliamentary property, including microphones. Security officers had to step in to restore order. Despite attempts by Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga and other parliamentary leaders to de-escalate tensions, the session had to be suspended.