Damongo Member of Parliament, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has found himself at the centre of social media criticism following remarks made by an unidentified legislator during a heated parliamentary debate on Tuesday, February 4.

The discussion, which was meant to honour the 60th anniversary of the passing of Joseph Boakye Danquah, quickly degenerated into a tense exchange between lawmakers, exposing deep-seated political rivalries and undermining the spirit of constructive discourse.

Tensions flared when Tamale Central MP, Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, contested what he called exaggerated tributes to JB Danquah by the Minority caucus. His objections sparked a verbal clash between MPs, prompting the presiding Speaker, Andrew Asiamah, to impose restrictions on contributions, allowing only parliamentary leadership to participate.

This move, however, did little to restore order. Korle-Klottey MP, Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, rose to contribute but was ignored by the Speaker, who instead gave the floor to Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin. As Afenyo-Markin spoke, interruptions from MPs escalated, leading to an even more chaotic scene.

The chamber erupted further when a voice from the Minority side was heard making a disparaging remark directed at Dr. Agyeman-Rawlings, referring to her as the "daughter of a murderer" and demanding that she sit down. Another MP followed up with a claim, stating, "But there is evidence that her father killed people."

While there is no confirmation linking the comment directly to Jinapor, many social media users on X (formerly Twitter) have accused him of making the remark, sparking widespread backlash. Users have condemned the language used in Parliament, questioning the lack of decorum and the culture of personal attacks among Ghanaian lawmakers.

Mr Jinapor is yet to comment on the matter.

The incident has reignited conversations about parliamentary conduct, with many calling for higher standards of engagement and respect in national debates.