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Dr. Kwaku Afriyie, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Sefwi-Wiawso constituency, faced the wrath of Speaker Alban Bagbin, leading to his expulsion from the parliamentary chamber on Monday, July 22.
The incident unfolded after Dr. Afriyie told the Speaker that it was not his responsibility to remind lawmakers about the standing orders, particularly regarding the Supreme Court nominations.
This comment angered Speaker Bagbin, prompting him to order Dr. Afriyie out of the Chamber.
The Speaker instructed the Marshall of Parliament to escort the New Patriotic Party (NPP) MP out after Dr. Afriyie challenged his authority during the preliminary comments on the referral of Supreme Court nominees.
Earlier, Speaker Bagbin had said, “Please you have to apply for the new standing orders in this matter but by giving you the information I have given you the idea of the expectations of the people of Ghana, that’s for you to consider as part of the report. It is for the House to decide as to whether we will approve or disapprove those nominations. His Excellency clearly stated that he is constitutionally injuncted to do what has been done and it is not for you to also look at.”
In response, Dr. Afriyie remarked, “Mr Speaker, with all due respect to your chair, this preliminary comment you are making is prejudicial and I believe that as representing the good people of Sefwi-Wiawso it doesn’t lie in your mouth to remind us of the things that you have said, thank you.”
Speaker Bagbin, visibly angered, replied, “This is a completely rude remark and I can send you out of the House now. It lies in my authority to do so. You represent the good people of Sefwi-Wiawso, I represent the whole country. Please Marshall take him out of the house. I will not entertain such disrespect.”
