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Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Ofoase-Ayirebi, has underscored the importance of adhering to parliamentary procedures following the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin’s decision to suspend four key MPs from parliamentary sittings.
Speaker Bagbin, on Friday, January 31, 2025, suspended Majority and Minority Chief Whips, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor and Frank Annoh-Dompreh, alongside Alhassan Sulemana Tampuli and Jerry Ahmed Shaib, for two weeks.
This decision came in response to violent confrontations during the Appointments Committee proceedings on Thursday, January 31, 2025.
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In an interview on the Channel One Newsroom on Saturday, Oppong Nkrumah acknowledged the speaker’s frustration but emphasised the necessity of following established standing orders in addressing such issues.
“While Mr. Speaker is justified in his righteous anger, the processes in accordance with the standing orders should be followed,” he remarked.
He further stated that steps would be taken to ensure that the Speaker adheres to the prescribed procedures in such matters.
“We will be taking steps to bring it to the Speaker’s attention, and we will be drawing his attention to the various orders that provide for how these matters should be handled.
“We are hopeful that the Speaker, when his attention is drawn to these orders, will ensure that the right thing is done,” Oppong Nkrumah added.
The suspension of the MPs has sparked discussions on parliamentary discipline and procedural fairness. While Speaker Bagbin’s decision underscores his commitment to maintaining order, concerns have been raised about whether due process was fully observed in implementing the sanctions.
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