The Majority caucus in Parliament has rejected calls from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) caucus for an apology to Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin.
The NDC MPs had demanded an apology from Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the leader of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) caucus, following comments he made about the Speaker after Parliament was adjourned indefinitely on Thursday.
Afenyo-Markin’s remarks were criticized by the NDC as an unjustified attack on the Speaker.
However, Deputy Majority Leader, Patricia Appiagyei, responded that no apology would be issued, asserting that the NPP caucus had not acted wrongfully.
Speaking at the 78th Anniversary and Speech and Prize Giving Day of St. Monica’s Senior High School in Mampong, Ashanti Region, Appiagyei emphasized that the Majority intended to call for another recall to address pressing government matters.
She also urged Speaker Bagbin to clarify his stance publicly, questioning whether his recent comments about the majority’s actions were personal opinions or formal rulings.
“It is up to them,” Appiagyei said. “They were elected to ensure that government business continues, so they need to do the right thing. If the Speaker is saying he only expressed an opinion and didn’t give a ruling, then that should be clarified.”
She further stated, “The Speaker, as head of the legislative arm, should come forward and make a clear declaration. I don’t understand why he’s avoiding that responsibility. He needs to.”
Regarding the apology demand, Appiagyei questioned, “Why ask for an apology when you know the parliamentary procedures? Before we sit, we always decide what to do.”
The anniversary event, held under the theme A Healthy Mind Lives in a Healthy Body, was organized by the 1964, 1974, 1984, 1994, 2004, and 2014 year groups of St. Monica’s Senior High School.
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