Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has called on Speaker Alban Bagbin, to reverse the suspension of four MPs in connection with the chaotic incident at the Appointments Committee vetting.
Also, the Effutu MP has appealed to Speaker Bagbin to dissolve the bipartisan committee tasked to probe the incident.
In a letter, Mr Afenyo-Markin said his request is aimed at restoring procedural integrity and upholding the constitutional principles of fairness and justice.
“The suspension of the four MPs be reversed immediately, as it lacks the required procedural and legal foundation. The ad-hoc Committee constituted under Orders 5 and 20(4) be dissolved immediately.”
“The Committee on Privileges and Immunities be urgently constituted in accordance with the Standing Orders and the matter be referred to this Committee for a full and proper investigation and subsequent action and Parliament formally reaffirms its commitment to procedural fairness to avoid setting a precedent that undermines due process,” the letter read in parts.
The Minority Leader has further proposed to Speaker Bagbin to agree to a meeting between the two caucuses to address the issue.
“I humbly request a formal meeting with you at your earliest convenience, preferably before Tuesday, 4th February 2025, to discuss these grave concerns, explore remedial actions, and chart a dignified path forward,” the letter added.
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Read the full petition below: