The Minority in Parliament is calling for the dismissal of Rockson-Nelson Etse Kwami Dafeamekpor from his role as Majority Chief Whip, citing concerns over his alleged disruptive conduct and lack of diplomacy in handling Parliamentary affairs.
At a press conference on Friday, January 31, Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin criticized Dafeamekpor’s leadership style, accusing him of bullying tactics and undermining Bernard Ahiafor, the Chairman of the Appointments Committee.
“To my respected friend Rockson-Nelson Etse Kwami Dafeamekpor, if he thinks he is still in opposition and intends to be a bully, he will meet his match. Dafeamekpor has gained notoriety for shouting, yelling, undermining his chairman, interrupting proceedings, and even clashing with his Majority Leader. He describes himself as the avant-garde of the government,” Afenyo-Markin remarked.
The Minority Leader argued that Dafeamekpor’s actions have disrupted Parliamentary proceedings and strained cohesion within the Majority caucus.
He urged President John Mahama and his government to reconsider their decision to appoint Dafeamekpor to the position.
“The role of the Majority Chief Whip is to be a key negotiator and diplomat in the Chamber. If Dafeamekpor succeeded in opposition, he must now adapt to being in government. President Mahama and his team should rethink their choice for this critical position,” he added.
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