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Ningo-Prampram MP Samuel George has called for Parliament to set an example in the recent incident where Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings was referred to as the “daughter of a murderer” during a parliamentary session.
He called for a thorough investigation into the matter for the culprit to be sanctioned, stressing that setting an example in this case is crucial to upholding the integrity of the House.
In an interview on JoyNews' Newsfile programme on Saturday, February 8, he emphasised the need for accountability, insisting that Parliament must get to the root of the issue.
According to him, with proper commitment, identifying the individual responsible is both possible and necessary.
"This is very easy to do if we are committed. I think Parliament must do this, and we must set an example,” he noted.
While Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin was speaking on the floor of Parliament on Tuesday, February 4, a voice was heard shouting "Daughter of a murderer, sit down", ostensibly referring to Dr Zanetor Rawlings.
Sam George stated that he knows the section of the House from where the voice emerged and that it came specifically from behind the Minority Leader.
Mr George, therefore, urged Parliament to utilise available resources, including CCTV footage and forensic voice analysis, to identify the culprit.
"The Marshals department must produce the CCTV footage of the chamber. It would allow us to see because nobody could have made those comments without some kind of gesticulation," he asserted.
Meanwhile, the Member of Parliament for Damongo, Samuel Jinapor, has denied suggestions that he referred to Dr Zanetor Rawlings as the “daughter of a murderer”.
Speaking to the press, Mr Jinapor stated that such words are not in his nature and have been falsely attributed to him, insisting that anyone familiar with his career and public life would know he does not use such language.
Mr Jinapor further claimed that he only became aware of the allegation when he saw a trending video the following morning.
“I didn’t even know such words had been uttered. When the video was brought to my attention, I found it totally false. It cannot be correct,” he said.
He also clarified his approach to parliamentary debates, stating that he does not engage in exchanges across the aisle but seeks the Speaker’s recognition before speaking publicly.
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