The Minority Caucus in Parliament has opposed the suspension of three New Patriotic Party (NPP) MPs by Speaker Alban S.K. Bagbin.
A statement issued by the minority described the suspension as an overreach of parliamentary authority and selective justice.
The affected MPs are Frank Annoh-Dompreh (Nsawam-Adoagyiri), Alhassan Sulemana Tampuli (Gushegu), and Jerry Ahmed Shaib (Weija-Gbawe).
The minority indicated that the suspension of the three MPs was an attack on democratic principles and that it was meant to intimidate MPs and silence dissent.
The suspension follows chaotic scenes during the vetting of ministerial nominees on Thursday, January 30, which the minority attributes to growing frustrations over procedural fairness.
The Caucus also accused the majority side of railroading decisions without consensus building, leading to heated exchanges.
“Parliament, by its nature, is a forum for robust debate. The unfortunate incident that led to minor property damage was not a planned act but a reflection of tensions caused by the majority and the Appointments Committee Chair’s failure to be impartial.”
The Caucus also raised concerns over the Speaker’s decision to suspend the MPs without due process, arguing that it violates Standing Orders 130(a) and (b) of Parliament and Article 19(1) of the Constitution, which guarantees the right to a fair hearing.
“Why does he choose this moment to impose harsh and selective punishment? This inconsistency undermines his credibility as a neutral arbiter and exposes a worrying bias,” the minority said.


By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana