The Minority Leader in parliament and Ranking on the appointment committee in parliament Alexander Afenyo Markin has accused the chairman of the vetting committee Bernard Ahiafor of being rude to him during the vetting of the minister designate for roads and highways Kwame Governs Agbodza.
The second sitting of Parliament’s Appointment Committee on Monday, January 20, 2025, was marred by heated exchanges and disagreements, delaying the vetting process for Roads and Highways Minister-designate.
Ranking Member and Effutu MP, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, raised concerns about the lack of a Cabinet Secretary.
This prompted Bawku Central MP, Mahama Ayariga, to suggest that Afenyo-Markin should address his concerns through other channels, emphasizing the need to proceed with the vetting.
Minority Chief Whip and Nsawam Adoagyiri MP, Francis Annoh-Dompreh, took exception to Ayariga’s remarks, leading to further objections.
Committee Chairman and Akatsi South MP, Bernard Ahiafor, attempted to maintain order and prevent further delays, but his intervention sparked a heated argument and murmurs among committee members.
amidst the confusion, the chairman suspended the sitting for five minutes.
Upon resumption, Afenyo-Markin accused Chairman Ahiafor and the Majority caucus of being “very rude” to him. “You have been rude to me”
The chairman, objecting to the language used, requested a withdrawal of the word “rude,” which Afenyo-Markin complied with before the vetting process could continue.
The contentious exchanges highlight the tensions within the Appointment Committee as it undertakes the crucial task of vetting ministerial nominees.
“You have been rude to me” – Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin tells The Chairman of the Vetting Committee Bernard Ahiafor after he requests to retract his statement.#TV3GH pic.twitter.com/RB5IWu61PG
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