Vetting chaos committee: Minority to abstain until Speaker intervenes

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has announced its decision to temporarily withdraw from the Ad-hoc Committee investigating the chaos that disrupted the Appointments Committee’s proceedings on Thursday, January 30, 2025.

The group cites concerns over the continued chairmanship of the committee’s proceedings.

Initially cooperating with the probe, the Minority later pulled out, accusing the committee chairman, Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah, of bias.

In a formal letter to the committee, the Minority Caucus stated that it has submitted a memorandum to Speaker Alban Bagbin, outlining its reservations and seeking direction on the matter.

According to the group, 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 stressed that the move aims to protect the integrity of the committee’s work and safeguard Parliament’s broader interests.

“Pursuant to this, and given the significance of the issues raised, the Minority Caucus considers it prudent to await the Speaker’s response before taking any further steps in relation to the Committee’s work.

“This should not be misconstrued as an unwillingness on the part of the Minority to engage with the Committee. Rather, it is a necessary step to ensure that due process is followed and that the process remains fair, impartial, and credible.

“We trust 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,”