Chair of the Ad-Hoc Committee investigating the disruptive chaos that marred the ministerial vetting process in Parliament on January 30, 2025, Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah, has assured that the committee is ready to announce its findings and take appropriate action against those responsible for the unrest.

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Speaking in an interview on 3FM, monitored by GhanaWeb on Thursday, April 3, 2025, Bedzrah confirmed that the committee’s report is complete and will soon be presented to Parliament. He emphasized that the findings would not be concealed from the public.

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“Our report is ready, and as soon as we return from recess, we will lay it before the House. We won’t hide it from the good people of Ghana, so they should wait patiently for it. Various degrees of sanctions will be meted out to anyone found guilty, including being expelled from the chamber,” Bedzrah stated.

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The chaos in Parliament, which included physical altercations and heckling among lawmakers, left many shocked. Bedzrah expressed his disappointment, stressing that such behavior tarnishes the reputation of Parliament and erodes public trust in its ability to conduct itself with dignity and professionalism.

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“Parliament is degenerating into a dishonorable House because such actions not only bring the chamber into disrepute but also wear down public confidence in the institution’s ability to conduct its affairs with integrity and professionalism,” he remarked.

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Bedzrah also addressed allegations from the Minority Caucus, particularly claims made by Minority Leader Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin that the investigation was biased. He firmly denied these accusations, clarifying that the committee’s role was not to target or witch-hunt any MPs.

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“Let me put on record that it was not part of our job to target or witch-hunt anyone. Our work was to hear from all parties involved and look for evidence of any Member of Parliament who may have flouted the rules of engagement. This is not a witch-hunt against our colleagues; that is democracy,” he explained.

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The unrest, which erupted during the ministerial vetting for President Mahama’s appointees, prompted Speaker Alban Bagbin to set up a seven-member committee to investigate the cause of the chaos. Four Members of Parliament were suspended for two weeks following the incident.

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Bedzrah’s comments highlight the committee's commitment to bringing accountability to the situation and ensuring that such disruptions do not undermine the integrity of parliamentary processes in the future.

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