Tensions ran high during a heated session of the Appointments Committee as Members of Parliament (MPs) from the Minority and Majority Caucuses clashed over the vetting process of Kwabena Mintah Akandoh and Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.

The conflict arose when the Minority proposed postponing the vetting to Friday, citing concerns over the day’s proceedings. However, the Majority firmly rejected the suggestion, insisting that the process continue as scheduled.

What started as a disagreement quickly escalated into chaos, with some Minority MPs disrupting the session by breaking tables and microphones in an attempt to halt proceedings. The Majority remained resolute, arguing that the committee was simply adhering to its established schedule and that the vetting should not be delayed.

As tensions mounted, security personnel were called in to restore order in the conference room. The Minority, however, stood its ground, arguing that an agreement had already been reached to vet only four nominees before adjourning for the day.

With neither side willing to concede, the confrontation brought the committee’s work to a complete standstill, highlighting the deep divisions within Parliament over the vetting process.