Member of Parliament for Ada, Comfort Doyoe Cudjoe-Ghansah, has suggested that Parliament’s Women’s Caucus should intervene following a dispute between Emefa Hardcastle, the Acting CEO of the Petroleum Commission, and Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh.

The altercation occurred during an appointment committee sitting on Tuesday, January 28, when Hardcastle referred to the Minority Caucus as “micro,” prompting a heated exchange with Annoh-Dompreh, the MP for Nsawam Adoagyiri. The Minority Whip, upset by the comment, confronted Hardcastle, who reportedly responded defiantly, questioning whether Annoh-Dompreh intended to “take her on.”

In an attempt to resolve the matter, Haruna Iddrisu, the Minister of Education and MP for Tamale South, urged Annoh-Dompreh to let the issue go, citing Hardcastle’s gender and Ghana’s patriarchal values. “Because she is a woman, and you know our society, please forgive her,” he pleaded.

However, Comfort Doyoe later suggested that the Women’s Caucus should handle the matter, offering to advise Hardcastle privately. “As a Women’s Caucus, we can invite her and advise her appropriately,” she said during a discussion on the floor of Parliament.

The disagreement was sparked by Hardcastle’s description of the Minority as “micro,” a term that Annoh-Dompreh found offensive. Hardcastle also allegedly accused him of bullying her. Tensions further flared when Annoh-Dompreh claimed that Hardcastle had called him “silly,” to which he responded with a vow to address the issue.

The incident has sparked debate in Parliament, highlighting ongoing challenges in navigating gender dynamics and political conflicts within the legislative body.

Source:TheDotNews