The Minority in Ghana’s Parliament has vowed not to be intimidated by the Majority following ongoing tensions surrounding the vetting of ministerial nominees.

The warning came after chaotic scenes during the Appointments Committee sitting on Thursday, January 30, where disagreements over scheduling led to a standoff between both sides of the House.

Addressing journalists on Friday, January 31, Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin accused the Majority of using intimidation tactics to suppress opposing views. “We are few, but we are a mighty few. We are firm in our convictions and determined, and we shall never surrender to intimidation,” Afenyo-Markin said. He also described how the Minority faced verbal attacks during the sitting, requiring police intervention to ensure their safety and escort them out of the chamber.

The Minority also raised concerns over what they described as the Majority’s disregard for prior agreements regarding the number of nominees scheduled to appear before the Committee. Afenyo-Markin emphasized that the Minority had requested a rescheduling of the vetting to Friday, January 31, citing procedural issues and the need for thorough scrutiny of the nominees. However, the Majority opposed this request, insisting the process should continue as initially planned.

The dispute escalated, leading to disruptions in the sitting and prompting security personnel to intervene to restore order. The tensions highlight the growing divisions in Parliament over the vetting process.

Source:TheDotNews