The Appointments Committee has issued a formal apology to Ghanaians following the chaotic disruptions that marred Thursday’s vetting of ministerial nominees. The committee expressed deep regret over the disorderly conduct that unfolded and assured the public that corrective measures would be implemented to prevent future occurrences.
The commotion erupted during the vetting of Kwabena Mintah Akandoh and Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, as tensions flared between the Majority and Minority caucuses. The Minority, citing prior discussions, proposed postponing the session to Friday, arguing that additional time was needed for thorough deliberations.
However, the Majority rejected the proposal, insisting that the vetting process must proceed according to schedule. The disagreement quickly escalated into a heated altercation, with some Minority members resorting to damaging furniture and microphones in an attempt to disrupt proceedings.
As the situation intensified, security personnel were called in to restore order and prevent the session from being completely derailed. The chaotic scenes left many questioning the level of decorum maintained in such an important parliamentary process.
Despite the disruptions, the Majority stood firm, emphasizing that any delay in the vetting schedule would undermine the efficiency of the confirmation process. They insisted that established parliamentary protocols be followed to ensure transparency and fairness.
In response to public outcry over the incident, the Appointments Committee acknowledged that the events of the day were unacceptable. They assured Ghanaians that steps would be taken to prevent similar disturbances in the future.
The committee reaffirmed its commitment to professionalism and decorum in all future vetting sessions, emphasizing that the integrity of parliamentary proceedings must be upheld.
With tensions still high between the Majority and Minority, political observers will be watching closely to see how future vetting sessions unfold and whether the committee can maintain order moving forward.
SOURCE: http://dew360.net
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