The usually orderly chambers of Parliament descended into chaos on Monday as the vetting of Chief Justice nominee Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie took an unexpected turn.
What began as a routine session at 11:45 a.m. quickly spiraled out of control, culminating in a dramatic walkout by the Minority caucus and halting the high-stakes proceedings.
Tensions first surfaced during a heated exchange between Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga and Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin. The spark was struck when Afenyo-Markin labeled Justice Baffoe-Bonnie a “disputed nominee,” accusing the Majority of acting in “bad faith” in steering the vetting process.
“This nominee comes to us under a cloud of controversy, and the process has been flawed from the start,” Afenyo-Markin declared, his words echoing through the chamber.
Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga was quick to counter, denouncing the Minority Leader’s remarks as “inappropriate” and “politically charged.” He argued that such statements threatened the dignity and impartiality of the vetting process.
But Afenyo-Markin stood his ground, defending the Minority’s stance. “Expressing our reservations is not only legitimate but necessary,” he insisted. “We have a duty to question the political motivations behind this nomination.”
Amid rising tempers, proceedings were temporarily suspended in hopes of restoring calm. Yet, when the session resumed, the Minority caucus made a bold decision: they withdrew entirely from the vetting, leaving the Majority to continue the process alone.
The walkout sent shockwaves through Parliament, raising questions about the legitimacy of the process and the future of Justice Baffoe-Bonnie’s nomination.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
