Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has announced plans to hold the next annual prayer meeting inside the parliamentary chamber to exorcise any spirit of disorder influencing Members of Parliament (MPs).
His decision follows recent chaos at the Appointments Committee sitting, which he believes highlights a deeper issue affecting MPs’ conduct.
Speaking at a breakfast prayer meeting, Alban Bagbin expressed concern over the stark contrast between MPs’ behavior in private and their often unruly actions in the chamber.
“I keep wondering, what is inside them?” he questioned. In church, people behave differently, but in Parliament, it’s a whole different story. If this is the culture of politics, then we truly need God’s intervention.”
He also noted that disorder frequently erupts whenever his deputies preside over proceedings, contrasting with the relative calm when he is in charge.
“I often wonder why there is trouble when I’m absent,” he said.
“Just last week, I handed over to my second deputy speaker, and within minutes, MPs were on their feet, singing and shouting. I debated whether to step in but held back to let leadership manage the situation.”
Alban Bagbin stressed the importance of impartiality in parliamentary leadership, pointing out that the Speaker’s neutrality is crucial for maintaining order.
“We need to restore order and unity in Parliament, but that requires change—and I believe divine intervention is necessary,” he added.
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