ASEM ABA: Bagbin Sacks Sefwi Wiawso MP From Parliament Over Rude Comments

Ghanaians reacts massively after Bagbin reportedly sacks Sefwi Wiawso MP from Parliament over rude comments. Kwaku Afriyie, the Member of Parliament for Sefwi Wiawso, was removed from the chamber by Speaker Alban Bagbin. The Speaker found his comments to be rude and disrespectful. During the session on Monday, Speaker Bagbin announced new nominations for the Supreme Court.

He asked the members to consider what Ghanaians expect when deciding on these nominations. He said, “By sharing this information, I’ve shown what the people of Ghana expect.” He added that it is up to the House to approve the nominees. Bagbin ended by saying, “The President has done his part according to the Constitution, now it’s your turn to review.”

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After this, Speaker Bagbin ordered Afriyie to be removed, saying, “Marshal, take him out. I will not tolerate this rudeness.” Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh apologized on behalf of the majority group, saying, “Speaker, we appreciate your guidance and regret the recent incident. We apologize to you and your office.” It is believed that Afriyie made more comments that have not been made public.

Frank Annoh-Dompreh, the Chief Whip of the Majority, continued to apologize for the incident. He expressed gratitude to Speaker Bagbin for his leadership and guidance. Annoh-Dompreh regretted the earlier behavior and extended apologies on behalf of the entire caucus and his colleagues. He emphasized their respect for the Speaker’s authority and their remorse over what happened.

There are reports suggesting that the legislator, Kwaku Afriyie, made additional remarks that have not been disclosed to the public. These undisclosed comments might have contributed to the decision to remove him from the chamber. The incident highlights the importance of maintaining respect and decorum within parliamentary proceedings.

Following the apology from Frank Annoh-Dompreh, there was a sense of acknowledgment among the members about the need for respectful behavior in the House. The Speaker’s decision to remove Kwaku Afriyie underscored the importance of maintaining decorum and respect during parliamentary sessions.

The discussion about the new Supreme Court nominations continued, with members being reminded to consider the expectations and needs of the people of Ghana in their decisions. Speaker Bagbin emphasized that their decisions should reflect the public’s trust and confidence in the parliamentary process.

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The incident served as a reminder to all members about the significance of their conduct and the impact it has on the reputation and effectiveness of the Parliament. The apology from the Chief Whip was seen as a step towards mending relations and ensuring that such disruptions do not occur in the future.