The Ofoase-Ayirebi MP, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has highlighted the significance of adhering to parliamentary rules and procedures.

His comments come in response to Speaker Alban Bagbin’s decision to bar Majority and Minority Chief Whips, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor and Frank Annoh-Dompreh, along with Alhassan Sulemana Tampuli and Jerry Ahmed Shaib, from participating in parliamentary activities for two weeks, starting Friday, January 31, 2025.

The suspension was imposed following violent altercations during the Appointments Committee’s vetting session on Thursday, January 31, 2025.

Speaking on Channel One Newsroom on Saturday, Oppong Nkrumah acknowledged the Speaker’s displeasure but emphasized that disciplinary measures must strictly align with parliamentary standing orders.

“While Mr Speaker is justified in his righteous anger, the processes in accordance with the standing orders should be followed,” Nkrumah stated.

He further stated that efforts would be undertaken to ensure the Speaker complies with established parliamentary protocols.

“We will be taking steps to bring it to the Speaker’s attention and we will be drawing his attention to the various orders that provide for how these matters should be handled.

“We are hopeful that the Speaker when his attention is drawn to these orders, will ensure that the right thing is done,” Oppong Nkrumah added.