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The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has accused the Chairman of the Ad-Hoc Committee investigating the vetting chaos, Emmanuel Bedzrah, of exhibiting bias and has called for his recusal from the ongoing probe.
The Effutu MP claims that the Ho West MP has made public statements that undermine the committee’s neutrality, compromising its integrity and objectivity.
In a memorandum addressed to Speaker Alban Bagbin, Afenyo-Markin alleged a breach of impartiality and confidentiality, stating that Mr. Bedzrah’s remarks have tainted the credibility of the investigation.
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Notably, Mr. Bedzrah reportedly accused Afenyo-Markin of instructing his colleagues not to participate in the probe and alleged that an NPP MP withdrew from the proceedings on his directive.
Afenyo-Markin argues that these comments violate the Speaker’s directive to avoid public debate on the committee’s work.
“Hon. Bedzrah’s public pronouncements have created a perception of bias, particularly against the minority, and have compromised the credibility of the committee’s work,” part of the memorandum reads.
He insists that such actions contradict the principles of a fair and impartial inquiry, which are necessary to maintain public confidence in the investigative process.
Additionally, the minority leader took issue with Bedzrah’s suggestion that minority MPs were “afraid or unwilling” to assist the committee. He described these remarks as prejudicial and damaging to the credibility of the Minority Caucus.
“This request is not a challenge to your authority, Rt. Hon. Speaker, but a necessary corrective measure to restore faith in the process and ensure that justice is done fairly,” Afenyo-Markin asserted in the memo.
As of now, the Speaker has yet to respond to the memorandum.
The Ad-Hoc Committee was established to probe the chaos that erupted during the vetting of ministerial nominees—an incident that led to the suspension of four Members of Parliament (MPs). While these suspensions were later lifted following a leadership meeting on February 4, 2025, tensions continue to simmer over the conduct of the committee’s proceedings.
With calls for Bedzrah’s recusal mounting, the Speaker’s response is eagerly anticipated as Parliament navigates the complexities of the investigation.
Read full document here: 7 Feb Speaker Memo
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