Minority leader and MP for Effutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has explained that the chaotic scenes in Parliament on Thursday resulted from a lack of space for proper discussion, which led the minority to resort to protest.
Speaking on the floor of Parliament on Tuesday, 4th February, Afenyo-Markin reflected on the incident and said, "Around 10 pm on Thursday, 30th January, we received indications from our majority colleagues that they intended to continue the vetting process, adding more nominees beyond what had originally been agreed upon." He added, "The plan was to vet three nominees, but this later changed to four, and then five."
He continued, "On the corridors outside the vetting room, where many people, including nominees, were gathered, it became clear that all of them had been invited for their vetting." With no opportunity for further discussion, he stated. "The Minority had no option but to protest."
“Our intention was to peacefully express our displeasure at the actions of our majority colleagues,” Afenyo-Markin said.
"However, we acknowledge that the situation escalated, leading to chaos in Parliament."
Afenyo-Markin reassured the public that the minority would cooperate with the majority to uphold the integrity and dignity of the House.
He also emphasised the need for deeper consultations moving forward. “We believe in constructive criticism and are not in any way seeking to obstruct or undermine government business,” he concluded.
The Speaker subsequently went ahead to lift the suspension following a bi-partisan appeal, but said the investigative committee will continue with its work.
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