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South Dayi Member of Parliament Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor has strongly opposed calls to suspend the vetting of ministerial nominees in light of bribery allegations levied against Parliament’s Appointments Committee.
The controversy began when activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor accused members of the committee of soliciting bribes from ministerial nominees in exchange for their approval.
The claims sparked a debate in Parliament during the sitting on January 28, with Minority Chief Whip Frank Annor Dompreh advocating for an immediate suspension of the vetting process, particularly the nomination of Defence Minister nominee Omane Boamah.
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However, Dafeamekpor, a member of the Appointments Committee, rejected the calls for suspension, arguing that halting the vetting process would create a dangerous precedent and disrupt the essential work of the committee. While acknowledging the impact of the allegations on the committee’s integrity, Dafeamekpor stressed that the vetting process must continue.
In a statement on January 28, Appointments Committee Chairman Bernard Ahiafor denied the bribery allegations, calling them baseless and harmful to the committee’s reputation.
Ahiafor emphasized that neither he nor any other member of the committee engaged in unethical conduct.
Parliament has summoned Oliver Barker-Vormawor to appear before the committee on January 29 to substantiate his claims. The outcome of this appearance will be crucial in determining the credibility of the allegations and the future of the ongoing vetting process.
Dafeamekpor reiterated that the Appointments Committee plays a critical role in ensuring good governance and that the vetting process should not be undermined by unsubstantiated claims.
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