Chaos in Parliament: Speaker lifts suspension of four MPs after bipartisan appeal

Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has lifted the suspension of four MPs following a bipartisan appeal from both Majority and Minority leaders.

The suspension was initially imposed after disruptions during the vetting of ministerial nominees.

However, Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, supported by Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga, urged the Speaker to reconsider, emphasizing the need for unity in Parliament.

Afenyo-Markin took full responsibility for the disturbances and assured the Speaker of improved decorum.

The affected MPs, including the two Chief Whips, Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor and Frank Annoh-Dompreh, along with Alhassan Sulemana Tampuli and Jerry Ahmed Shaib, have now been reinstated.

Meanwhile, a special committee is investigating the vetting chaos.