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First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Bernard Ahiafor, has dismissed a motion filed by the Minority caucus seeking an investigation into the termination of public service appointments made after December 7, 2024.
The motion, led by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, along with Okaikwei Central MP Patrick Boamah and Old Tafo MP Vincent Ekow Assafuah, aimed to probe the legality of the terminations, citing potential violations of good governance principles and citizens’ rights.
However, Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga opposed the motion, arguing that the issue is currently the subject of legal proceedings.
Upholding the objection, Ahiafor explained that allowing the motion could lead to prejudicial comments, given the case before the Supreme Court.
“There was a preliminary objection, and the attention of the house has been drawn to a lawsuit pending before the Supreme Court. This action challenges the constitutionality of the Chief of Staff’s directive and seeks a declaration and prohibition against heads of government institutions proceeding with the directive,” Ahiafor stated.
He emphasized that debating the motion or constituting a committee to investigate the matter would breach parliamentary standing orders, particularly Standing Order 103.
