Member of Parliament (MP) for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, argues vetting of ministerial nominees should continue regardless of bribery allegations against Parliament’s Appointments Committee.
According to him, the bribery claim by political activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor is baseless and therefore should not be given weight and credence by the suspension of the vetting process.
The legislator argued that halting the process would set a dangerous precedent and undermine government business.
The controversy stems from claims made by activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor, who alleged that members of the Appointments Committee demanded money from ministerial nominees in exchange for approval.
The allegation sparked a debate during today’s sitting, with Minority Chief Whip Frank Annor Dompreh demanding the immediate suspension of the vetting process, particularly for Defence Minister, nominee Omane Boamah.
However, a member of the Appointments Committee Rockson Dafeamekpor, has pushed back against these calls.
Speaking at the sitting, he acknowledged that the allegations have tarnished the committee’s integrity but insisted that suspending the vetting process would be counterproductive.
