Deputy Majority Leader in Parliament, Kweku Ricketts-Hagan, has raised concerns over the gradual decline of parliamentary principles and standards.

Speaking on Adom FM’s Burning Issues, he attributed the deterioration to ongoing clashes between the Minority and Majority caucuses in both the 8th and 9th Parliaments, which have caused disruptions.

Ricketts-Hagan criticized the conduct of some Members of Parliament (MPs), saying that certain lawmakers deliberately engage in misconduct to appear hardworking to their constituents.

“With the experience I’ve gained from the 7th, 8th, and 9th Parliaments, I’ve realized that parliamentary values and standards are declining. Parliamentary affairs require experience, not climbing over tables and pushing chairs,” he said.

He emphasized the key roles of MPs, highlighting that the Minority is tasked with scrutinizing government policies, while the Majority supports the government’s agenda.

“My job is to push the government’s agenda, not to engage in physical confrontations. If you are a boxer, go to the Bukom Arena,” he added.

The Cape Coast South MP also described the controversies surrounding the vetting of some ministerial nominees as a disgrace in Ghana’s parliamentary history.