A motion by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Minority Caucus to investigate the termination of public service appointments made after December 7, 2024, has been dismissed by the First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Bernard Ahiafor.
The motion, led by Minority Leader Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, argued that the dismissals breached good governance principles and violated citizens’ rights.
However, Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga objected, citing ongoing legal proceedings on the matter.
Upholding the objection, Mr. Ahiafor ruled that debating the motion could lead to prejudicial remarks, emphasizing that it would violate Standing Order 103 of Parliament.
“There was a preliminary objection, and the attention of the House has been drawn to a lawsuit pending before the Supreme Court. Permitting the motion and subsequent debates on the matter in question will be a direct violation of our standing order, particularly Standing Order 103,” he stated while presiding over proceedings last Wednesday.
The motion was jointly introduced by Mr. Afenyo-Markin, NPP MP for Okaikwei Central Patrick Boamah, and NPP MP for Old Tafo Vincent Ekow Assafuah.
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