Chairman of Parliament’s Appointments Committee, Bernard Ahiafor, has issued a stern warning that the Minority will face referral to the Privileges Committee if Alexander Afenyo-Markin does not offer an unreserved apology to the Clerk of the Appointments Committee.

Afenyo-Markin, in a heated exchange broadcast live on television, accused Gifty Jiagge-Gobah of partisanship, alleging that she was acting in favor of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). He later repeated these claims during press conferences and media interviews.

His comments reportedly fueled tensions among committee members, sparking a physical altercation that disrupted the vetting session.

In the aftermath, Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin suspended four Members of Parliament and directed the Clerk to file an official complaint with the police.

Providing an update on the incident during an interview on PM Express on Monday, the Adaklu MP described Afenyo-Markin’s attack on Jiagge-Gobah as “very reckless, very needless, and uncalled for.”

The Akatsi South MP further stated that the matter is far from over, stating, “A Member of Parliament cannot behave in that manner.”

He revealed that Mr Afenyo-Markin’s conduct would be referred to the Privileges Committee, where he could face severe consequences if he does not take the opportunity to apologise.

“Yes, he should join me in apologizing to the Clerk of the Committee. If he takes advantage of the opportunity, there will be no need to refer him to Privileges.

"If he fails to do so, then we will follow the rules, and whatever is applicable will be enforced,” Ahiafor stated.

In the days ahead, Alexander Afenyo-Markin will be given the opportunity to issue an apology and settle the issue peacefully. Should he decline, formal disciplinary proceedings will be initiated.

Amid the uproar, Afenyo-Markin has garnered strong support from the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), which has criticized Speaker Alban Bagbin for what they describe as an authoritarian decision to suspend three of their MPs. The NPP has condemned the suspensions as unacceptable, claiming they hinder the party’s role in providing effective oversight of the government.

Meanwhile, the Appointments Committee is preparing to resume its activities, with the vetting of deputy ministerial nominees expected soon following announcements from President John Mahama.