Afenyo-Markin accuses Ahiafor and caucus of rudeness in heated exchange

0
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...

 

The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has voiced his dissatisfaction with the conduct of Bernard Ahiafor, Chairman of the Appointments Committee, during the vetting of ministerial nominees.

The tension began when Afenyo-Markin raised concerns about the inclusion of Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) and Managing Directors in discussions. The Majority countered that such topics were beyond the scope of the ministerial vetting process.

The vetting of Kwame Governs Agbodza, the Minister-Designate for Roads and Highways, was scheduled to begin at 10:00 AM but was delayed due to disagreements. As of 11:54 AM, proceedings had yet to commence.

Despite a five-minute suspension of the session to address the disruptions, tensions continued to escalate.

Afenyo-Markin accused the chairman and his colleagues of acting in bad faith, claiming that the session resumed during the suspension while members of the Minority were absent.

“Chairman, don’t raise your voice. You suspended sitting for 5 minutes. You had called me, and I said I was having a meeting with my caucus. I will join you, then the next moment you start. I want to register this protest that you have proceeded in bad faith,” Afenyo-Markin stated.

He also criticized the chairman for what he described as rude behavior:
“It’s not the understanding we had. I was responding to a point of order, you came in rudely to say you have ruled. Bring down your voice, chairman; you are raising your voice. Mr. Chairman, all your colleagues, including you, have been rude to me this morning. You have been very rude.”

Afenyo-Markin further lamented the interruptions he faced during the session, describing them as unacceptable.
“The rate at which I’m being interrupted is unacceptable. The chairman rudely interrupted me,” he added.

Following objections from other members regarding his outburst, Afenyo-Markin offered an apology to the Chair.

 

GOT A STORY?
Email Daily Mail GH: stories@dailymailgh.com or
Whatsapp: +233(0)509928122


LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here