The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, suspended from Parliament for two weeks Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, the Majority Chief Whip, Frank Annor-Dompreh, the Minority Chief Whip, Alhassan Tampuli, and Deputy Minority Chief Whip Jerry Ahmed following their involvement in Thursday’s chaos at the Appointments Committee.
The suspensions the Speaker explained are intended to restore order and maintain decorum within Parliament.
“These people are suspended from Parliament for two weeks from today,” Speaker Bagbin declared.
He has also established a special committee to investigate the chaos that erupted in Parliament during the vetting of ministerial nominees on Thursday, January 30.
The committee will be chaired by Ho West MP, Emmanuel Bedzrah.
The Speaker has asked them to identify those responsible for the disruptions and recommend appropriate actions.
Speaking on the floor of parliament on Friday, January 31, 2025, the Speaker declared that no public funds would be used to repair any items damaged during the altercations. Instead, he warned that any MPs found guilty would be surcharged for the cost of repairs.
The committee has been asked to complete and submit their report and recommendations to the Speaker in ten days.
The Speaker has also instructed the Clerk of Parliament to formally lodge a criminal complaint with the police to allow for a full investigation into the incidents, ensuring that those found culpable face the law.
He further instructed the Committee of Selection to reconstitute the Appointments Committee as part of efforts aimed at restoring trust and ensuring that the Committee operates effectively and without bias.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana