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The Minority in Parliament has vowed not to be intimidated by the Majority as tensions continue to rise over the vetting of ministerial nominees.

This declaration follows chaotic scenes during the Appointments Committee sitting on Thursday, January 30, where a disagreement over scheduling led to a heated standoff between both sides of the House.

Minority Leader’s Response

Addressing journalists on Friday, January 31, Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin accused the Majority of employing intimidation tactics to suppress opposing views.

“We are few, but we are a mighty few. We are firm in our conviction and determined, and we shall never surrender to intimidation. Yesterday, we faced verbal attacks, and it took the vigilance of the police to escort us out of the chamber,” Afenyo-Markin stated.

Concerns Over Vetting Process

The Minority also raised concerns over what they described as a breach of pre-sitting agreements on the number of ministerial nominees scheduled to appear before the committee.

“We commend the police for ensuring law and order, and we urge them to continue their work impartially. However, we are concerned that the Majority ignored prior agreements on the number of nominees to be vetted in a single sitting,” he added.

Escalation of Tensions

The dispute intensified when the Minority called for the vetting process to be rescheduled to Friday, January 31, citing procedural concerns and the need for thorough scrutiny of nominees. However, the Majority rejected the request, insisting that proceedings should continue as planned.

This disagreement led to disruptions in the sitting, prompting security personnel to intervene and restore order.

The ongoing tensions have sparked broader discussions about parliamentary procedure, accountability, and the conduct of Ghana’s legislative vetting process.

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