The Appointments Committee of Parliament has been forced to relocate its vetting session after Thursday’s chaotic proceedings resulted in the destruction of tables and microphones.
The violent clash between MPs brought the session to an abrupt halt, making it impossible to continue in the original venue.
Addressing the media, Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga condemned the disorder and announced the venue change, stressing the need to protect Ghana’s democratic image.
“Ghana has one of the most beautiful and functioning democracies. The Ghanaian Parliament remains the envy of many parliaments,” he stated, urging MPs to exercise restraint.
He further warned that the disruptions risk damaging Ghana’s global reputation, particularly after the country’s peaceful electoral transition.
“We’ve had an election that was so beautiful—the losing side conceded, and the whole world saw it. Let us not destroy that enviable image we have carved for ourselves.”
The Majority Leader also detailed the extent of the destruction, confirming that the damages left the committee with no choice but to find an alternative venue to resume the vetting process.
Parliament is yet to disclose the new location and timeline for the continuation of the session.
However, the incident has sparked fresh concerns about rising tensions between the Minority and Majority MPs.
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