By:Kenneth Appiah Bani.
The Minority Caucus in Ghana’s Parliament has announced its decision to temporarily withdraw from the Ad-hoc Committee investigating the chaos that disrupted the Appointments Committee’s proceedings on January 30, 2025. The group cites concerns over the continued chairmanship of the committee’s proceedings, accusing Chairman Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah of bias.
Initially cooperating with the probe, the Minority Caucus later pulled out, stating that its decision to pause participation is not a refusal to cooperate but a necessary step to uphold due process, fairness, and the credibility of the investigation.
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin emphasized that the move aims to protect the integrity of the committee’s work and safeguard Parliament’s broader interests. The Minority Caucus has submitted a memorandum to Speaker Alban Bagbin, outlining its reservations and seeking direction on the matter.
Afenyo-Markin clarified that the Minority Caucus considers it prudent to await the Speaker’s response before taking any further steps in relation to the Committee’s work. He assured that this should not be misconstrued as an unwillingness to engage with the Committee, but rather as a necessary step to ensure that due process is followed and that the process remains fair, impartial, and credible.
The Minority Caucus trusts that the Speaker will address these concerns in a manner that upholds the integrity of the Committee’s work and the broader interests of Parliament.
Below is the full statement from the minority.
