A chaotic scene during the Appointments Committee’s vetting session on Thursday evening has led to a change in venue after significant destruction of property, including tables and microphones.

The disorder prompted Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga to address the situation, calling for calm and confirming that the vetting process would continue in a new location. “Ghana has one of the most beautiful and functioning democracies. The Ghanaian Parliament remains the envy of many parliaments,” Ayariga said, urging all parties to consider the potential damage to the country’s democratic reputation.

He added that the violent turn of events could tarnish the global image Ghana has worked hard to build, highlighting the peaceful nature of the recent election. “We’ve had an election that was so beautiful—the losing side conceded, and the whole world saw it. Let us not destroy that enviable image we have carved for ourselves,” he stressed.

Ayariaga outlined the scale of the damage, explaining that the destruction of microphones and equipment made it impossible to continue with the vetting. “We would have continued, but logistically, it is no longer possible. The microphones have all been destroyed, and without them, the media cannot broadcast the proceedings live,” he said.

He also pointed out that technical staff had already gone home, and even if they were present, the damaged equipment couldn’t be repaired that evening.

As a result, Ayariga announced that the vetting would resume the following morning at a new location within Parliament. “By morning, we will designate a new location within the House to continue with the vetting of the nominees,” he said.

Before concluding, the Majority Leader reminded MPs of the importance of time management, urging them to be mindful of their supporters’ expectations. “We need to vet as many people as possible so that we can have ministers functioning and delivering on the commitments that Ghanaians endorsed,” he said.

Source:TheDotNews