Parliament witnessed a dramatic confrontation today, Monday, July 22, 2024, when Speaker Alban Bagbin clashed with Kwaku Afriyie, the Member of Parliament for Sefwi Wiawso.
The altercation began when Speaker Bagbin informed the House about the nomination of new judges to the Supreme Court. He emphasized the importance of considering the expectations of Ghanaians in their deliberations.
“In giving you the information, I have given you an idea of the expectations of the people of Ghana. That is for you to consider as part of the report and the House to decide as to whether we will approve or disapprove those nominations,” Bagbin explained.
He further clarified, “His Excellency clearly stated that he is constitutionally injuncted to do what he has done, and so it is now for you to also look at.”
Mr. Afriyie, however, expressed his dissatisfaction with the Speaker‘s remarks, stating, “And I believe that as one representing the good people of Sefwi Wiawso, it doesn’t lie in your mouth to remind us of the things that you have said.”
Speaker Bagbin, visibly irritated by the legislator’s comments, promptly ordered the Marshal to remove Mr. Afriyie from the chamber.
“Marshal, take him out of the House. I will not entertain such disrespect. It lies in my mouth,” he exclaimed. He further asserted his authority by adding, “You represent the good people of Sefwi Wiawso; I represent the whole country.”
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