The Right Honourable Alban Sumana Bagbin, Speaker of Parliament, has formally issued an apology on behalf of the legislative body to the judiciary concerning the conduct of some Members of Parliament (MPs) during the recent vetting of the Chief Justice nominee, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie.
The Speaker acknowledged that specific comments and actions by certain honourable members during the proceedings on Monday, November 10, 2025, may have appeared discourteous or disrespectful to the distinguished members of the Judiciary who were in attendance.
He referenced Order 123, Rule 3 of the Standing Orders, which strictly cautions members against imputing improper motives or employing language that is disrespectful or likely to cause offense.
“The conduct, though not representative of the collective will of Parliament, is regrettable and inconsistent with the decorum expected of members under the Standing Orders of the Parliament of Ghana,” the Speaker said.
Mr Bagbin took the opportunity to reaffirm Parliament’s unwavering respect for the Judiciary as a coequal arm of government, citing Article 125(1) of the 1992 Constitution, which vests judicial power in the Judiciary.
He stressed that the fundamental doctrine of the separation of powers necessitates that all three arms of government—the Executive, the Legislature, and the Judiciary—must interact with one another with mutual respect and necessary restraint.
The Speaker directed the leadership of the Appointments Committee to formally note the incident and ensure that the highest standards of civility, objectivity, and institutional respect are rigorously maintained in all future proceedings.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
