There was a brief standoff during today's vetting of Deputy Ministers-designate between Appointments Committee Chairman Bernard Ahiafor and Ranking member Alexander Afenyo-Markin.

The two engaged in a power clash after Afenyo-Markin directed the Deputy Attorney General and Minister for Justice-designate, Srem-Sai, to demonstrate the 'Agbadza' - a traditional dance of the Ewe people of Ghana.

The nominee indicated to the committee that his traditional dance is not 'agbadza' but 'akpi' and 'borborbor', prompting Mr Afenyo-Markin to request that the nominee briefly dances 'akpi'.

The ranking member's request did not sit well with Mr Ahaifor, who then overruled Mr. Afenyo-Markin's directive.

"Honourable nominee, the question is overruled," the Chair said.

In response, Afenyo-Markin said, "Chariman, if you decide to be whimsical and capricious, it will not advance the work of this committee," further adding that this would be a good opportunity to allow Ghanaians appreciate a traditional dance not known to him and possibly, many others.

The Chair then demanded that such unparliamentary comments be withdrawn by Mr Afenyo-Markin, but the ranking member refused adding that "you rudely overruled me."

This is not the first time Afenyo-Markin has accused Mr Ahiafor has been rude to him, a comment that has always received diverse opinions.