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Minority Slams Bernard Ahiafor for Undermining Ministerial Vetting Process
The minority in Parliament has strongly condemned Bernard Ahiafor, Chairman of the Appointments Committee, accusing him of undermining the integrity of the ministerial vetting process.
The minority claims that Ahiafor’s conduct during the proceedings was excessively protective of the nominees and overtly partisan. They argue this deprived the public, as well as the minority committee members, of the opportunity for a thorough examination of the nominees’ qualifications.
Dr. Gideon Boako, the Member of Parliament for Tano North, addressed the media in Accra on Wednesday, revealing that Ahiafor had engaged in aggressive behaviour during the vetting sessions, even shouting at committee members, including Abena Osei-Asare, the MP for Atiwa East.
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“Ahiafor’s actions seemed aimed at protecting the nominees, effectively suppressing legitimate questions from the committee members and pushing through the vetting process far too quickly,” Boako said.
The minority described their confrontation with Ahiafor as a direct protest against what they see as an attempt to sabotage the scrutiny process.
Boako stressed that the Appointments Committee, as a critical subcommittee of Parliament, must function to ensure accountability, and its members should not be silenced or denied the chance to rigorously vet nominees.
Boako warned that Ahiafor’s approach could have dangerous consequences, potentially compromising the committee’s oversight function and damaging public trust in the democratic process.
“The majority members of the committee, under Ahiafor’s leadership, must work together to fulfil their mandate. Continued interference risks allowing unqualified individuals to hold key positions, undermining the principles of our democracy,” he cautioned.
The minority has reiterated its call for a fair, transparent, and thorough vetting process to preserve the credibility of governance.
