Parliamentary appointments committee chair apologises for vetting chaos

The Chair of Parliament’s Appointments Committee, Bernard Ahiafor, has issued a public apology following chaotic scenes during the vetting of Health Minister-designate Kwabena Mintah Akandoh and Foreign Affairs Minister-designate Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.

Tensions flared on the night of Thursday, January 30, as a heated clash erupted between members of the Majority and Minority caucuses, resulting in disruptions and damage to parliamentary furniture.

The disorder sparked widespread condemnation, with many Ghanaians criticizing the conduct of lawmakers entrusted with upholding parliamentary decorum.

Ahead of Friday’s vetting session, Ahiafor, in his opening remarks, acknowledged the incident as “totally unacceptable” and assured the public of the Committee’s commitment to strengthening Ghana’s democracy.

“The committee wants to render an apology to the Speaker and the general public. We are committed to working to grow our democracy,” he stated.

The disruption has renewed calls for greater discipline and professionalism in parliamentary proceedings.