Alban Bagbin, the Speaker of Parliament has suspended four members of parliament following Thursday’s ministerial vetting chaos.
The suspended MPs include the Majority Chief whip Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor and the minority chief whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh, Alhassan Sulemana Tampuli and Jerry Ahmed Shaib.
The four suspensions come following the heated clash that occurred on Thursday, January 30, 2025, when Okudzeto and Akandoh were awaiting their turn to be vetted.
The minority group hinted at ending the day’s vetting at Minister for Transport-designate, Joseph Nikpe. The majority however insisted on the vetting of the duo to proceed, which the minority vehemently opposed.
The minority members were heard saying “It is not happening” while some majority members said, “If you’re tired go”.
Amid the violence, the tables and microphones of the committee were broken.
Speaker Bagbin has directed the Parliamentary Marshal to prevent the four suspended MPs from entering the chamber.
He further made it clear such actions would not be accepted and cautioned of further action should similar occurrences arise in the future.
