A standoff is unfolding in Ghana’s Parliament today as Minority Members of Parliament (MPs), dressed in red and black, have been denied access to the chamber while protesting the suspension of three New Patriotic Party (NPP) lawmakers.
The affected MPs—Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh, Second Minority Whip Jerry Ahmed Shaib, Gushegu MP Alhassan Sulemana Tampuli, and Majority Chief Whip Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor—were suspended for two weeks by Speaker Alban Bagbin following chaotic scenes during the vetting of Kwabena Mintah Akandoh and Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa at the Appointments Committee on January 30.
In a dramatic show of resistance, the Minority Caucus marched to the chamber entrance, demanding equal access after reports suggested that Majority MPs had been allowed inside. Per reports, the Minority legislators are inappropriately dressed.
The heightened security presence and Speaker Bagbin’s disciplinary action have sparked outrage among the Minority Caucus, who have vowed to challenge the decision. Meanwhile, Majority leadership has yet to make a formal response, though Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has hinted at ongoing discussions with the Speaker.
“And help us to resist oppressor’s rule…” – Minority MPs, clothed in black and red, chant at the entrance of Parliament #MetroNews pic.twitter.com/72MdwhAJ5D
— Metro TV Ghana (@metrotvgh) February 4, 2025
