Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has ordered that Members of Parliament (MPs) responsible for damages during the chaotic ministerial vetting on January 30 will personally bear the cost of repairs. The directive follows the Speaker’s decision to establish a special committee to investigate the disruptions and ensure accountability.
As an immediate disciplinary measure, four MPs have already been suspended for two weeks. The affected lawmakers include:
Majority Chief Whip Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor
Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh
Alhassan Sulemana Tampuli (NPP)
Jerry Ahmed Shaibu (NPP)
The committee, chaired by Ho West MP Emmanuel Bedzrah, has been tasked with identifying those responsible for the altercation and recommending appropriate sanctions.
Addressing Parliament on Friday, January 31, Speaker Bagbin made it clear that no public funds would be used to replace or repair broken parliamentary property. Instead, MPs found culpable will be surcharged for the damages.
His firm stance signals a renewed commitment to restoring order and discipline in Parliament following the widely condemned altercation. The investigation is expected to ensure accountability and set a precedent for responsible parliamentary conduct.