Parliament: Minority stages walkout ahead of Ewurabena Aubynn’s swearing-in

The Minority in Parliament staged a walkout on Tuesday ahead of the swearing-in of Ewurabena Aubynn, the newly elected Member of Parliament for Ablekuma North.

The protest was triggered by a request from Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, who sought to make a statement before the oath of office was administered.

After catching the Speaker’s attention, Annoh-Dompreh attempted to raise the matter formally.

However, Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga objected, arguing that any concerns the Minority had could be addressed after the swearing-in.

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, sided with the Majority Leader, ruling that the opportunity to speak would be granted after the ceremony.

Dissatisfied with the ruling, Annoh-Dompreh responded: “Mr. Speaker, we cannot be part of this swearing-in,” before leading the Minority side out of the chamber.

Despite the walkout, the swearing-in proceeded as planned, formally inducting Aubynn into Ghana’s Parliament.