I Lost It a Bit, and I Think I Hit Too Hard: Afenyo Markin Reflects on Exchange with Ato Dadzie
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Afenyo-Markin vs. Nana Ato Dadzie: Tensions Flare Over Barker-Vormawor’s Vetting
Accra, Ghana – A dramatic moment unfolded at the Appointments Committee hearing when Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Deputy Majority Leader, admitted to losing his temper during proceedings involving activist and lawyer Oliver Barker-Vormawor. The incident occurred as Nana Ato Dadzie, a respected legal luminary and former Chief of Staff, engaged in a heated discussion that some members of the Committee interpreted as condescending. Afenyo-Markin, known for his assertiveness, did not hold back, leading to a tense atmosphere in the chamber.
What Really Happened?
Barker-Vormawor, a vocal advocate for governance reforms, was appearing before the Committee for vetting. His nomination had already been a hot topic, given his history of activism and legal battles with the state. Tensions escalated when Ato Dadzie, believed to be pressing for clarity on certain issues, reportedly took an approach that Afenyo-Markin and some members of the Committee found overbearing.
Sources present at the hearing suggest that Afenyo-Markin’s outburst was fueled by what he perceived as an attempt to control or dominate the session. His subsequent remarks, acknowledging that he may have “hit too hard,” indicate a level of regret but also highlight the intensity of the moment.
Source: Channel One News