Speaker Bagbin Lifts Suspension Order On 4 Members of Parliament. . . After Apology Rendered

Right Honourable Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kinsford Bagbin has lifted the suspension order he pronounced on four members of Parliament following the chaos that broke out during the sitting of the Appointments Committee on Thursday, January 30, 2025.

During a parliamentary sitting on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, the Speaker responded positively to the apologies from the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, and the Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga.

The altercation occurred between Minority and Majority MPs, escalating tensions in Parliament.

The disagreement reached a peak after the suspension of the four MPs, triggering a debate over whether the vetting should proceed on January 31, 2025.

Following the suspension, the Minority MPs walked out, leaving only the Majority to continue with the vetting of nominees including MP Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who had already undergone several hours of questioning by the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin.

The lifting of the suspension comes after a review of the incident and MPs are now expected to resume their parliamentary duties as normal.

The move seeks to restore order in Parliament following the disruptions.

Source: Peacefmonline