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Minority Leader Accuses Appointments Committee Chair of “Bad Faith”

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A heated exchange erupted in Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday, January 20, 2025, as Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin accused Chairman Bernard Ahiafor of acting in “bad faith.”

The controversy began when Ahiafor proceeded with the vetting of Roads and Highways Minister-designate Governs Kwame Agbodza without the presence of minority MPs.

The committee had suspended its meeting for five minutes due to disagreements over standing orders and other matters. However, when the minority MPs returned, they found that the vetting had already commenced. Afenyo-Markin took offence, stating that the chairman had proceeded in “bad faith” and contrary to their understanding.¹

The situation escalated when Ahiafor demanded that Afenyo-Markin apologize for using the word “rude” to describe the chairman’s actions. Ahiafor emphasized that such language is unacceptable in Parliament and urged Afenyo-Markin to retract his statement.

Afenyo-Markin eventually apologized, expressing his concern about being interrupted and stating that he would withdraw his previous remark. The exchange highlights the tensions within the Appointments Committee as it continues to vet ministerial nominees.

Source: Apexnewsgh.com

Ngamegbulam C. S

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