A motion by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Minority Caucus to investigate the termination of public service appointments made after December 7, 2024, has been dismissed by the First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Bernard Ahiafor.

The motion, led by Minority Leader, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, argued that the dismissals breached good governance principles and citizens' rights.

However, Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga objected, citing ongoing legal proceedings.

Mr Ahiafor upheld the objection, stating: "Permitting the motion and subsequent debates will be a direct violation of our standing order, particularly Standing Order 103, he said, while he presided over proceedings on the Floor of the House last Wednesday

The motion, which was introduced by the Minority Leader, Mr Afenyo-Markin, alongside NPP Member of Parliament (MP) for Okaikwei Central, Patrick Boamah, and NPP MP for Old Tafo, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, argued that the dismissals violated good governance principles and citizens' rights.

Upholding the objection, Mr Ahiafor ruled that debating the motion could lead to prejudicial remarks.

"There was a preliminary objection and the attention of the house has been drawn to a lawsuit pending before the Supreme Court permitting the motion and subsequent debates on the matter in question will be a direct violation of our standing order, particularly Standing Order 103,” Mr Ahiafor stated.