A dramatic turn of events unfolded in Ghana’s Appointments Committee on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, as the Majority caucus recommended the approval of four deputy minister nominees despite a boycott by the Minority caucus. Apexnewsgh reports
The disagreement stemmed from a heated exchange between Committee Chairman Bernard Ahiafor and Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin during the vetting session.
Tensions escalated when Afenyo-Markin asked Deputy Attorney-General and Justice Minister-designate Justice Srem-Sai to demonstrate a traditional dance, a request that Ahiafor strongly opposed. Feeling offended, Afenyo-Markin accused the Chairman of being “whimsical” and “rudely interrupting” him, arguing that the Minority was being treated unfairly.
After a brief suspension, the Minority caucus returned but refused to support the approval of any of the nominees, citing concerns over the conduct of the vetting process. Undeterred, the Majority caucus proceeded with its recommendation to approve the following nominees:
Yussif Sulemana: Deputy Minister-designate for Lands and Natural Resources
Justice Srem-Sai: Deputy Minister-designate for Justice and Attorney General
Alhassan Sayibu Suhuyini: Deputy Minister-designate for Roads and Highways
Yussif Issaka Jajah: Deputy Minister-designate for Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts
The approval of these nominees marks a significant development in Ghana’s parliamentary proceedings, despite the controversy surrounding the vetting process.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
