Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has requested that Individuals from Parliament (MPs) liable for harms during the tumultuous ministerial vetting on January 30 will by and by bear the expense of fixes. The mandate follows the Speaker’s choice to lay out an exceptional board of trustees to explore the interruptions and guarantee responsibility.
As an immediate disciplinary measure, four MPs have already been suspended for two weeks. The affected lawmakers include:
Majority Chief Whip Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor
Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh
Alhassan Sulemana Tampuli (NPP)
Jerry Ahmed Shaibu (NPP)
The committee, chaired by Ho West MP Emmanuel Bedzrah, has been tasked with identifying those responsible for the altercation and recommending appropriate sanctions.
Addressing Parliament on Friday, January 31, Speaker Bagbin made it clear that no public funds would be used to replace or repair broken parliamentary property. Instead, MPs found culpable will be surcharged for the damages.
His firm stance signals a renewed commitment to restoring order and discipline in Parliament following the widely condemned altercation. The investigation is expected to ensure accountability and set a precedent for responsible parliamentary conduct.
