Bagbin Gives MP One Week to Confess Over ‘Daughter of a Murderer’ Comment
According to MyJoyOnline, the Speaker of Ghana’s Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has given an MP one week to confess to making the controversial “daughter of a murderer” comment.
The remark, which targeted Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, the MP for Klottey Korle and daughter of former President Jerry John Rawlings, has caused an uproar in Parliament.
During a heated session on February 4, an unidentified male MP shouted, “Daughter of a murderer, sit down!” while Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin was speaking.
The comment, seen as a reference to past political killings linked to Dr. Agyeman-Rawlings’ father, sparked chaos and outrage in the House.
MyJoyOnline reports that Speaker Bagbin called the comment reckless and damaging to the dignity of Parliament.
He has launched an investigation to identify the MP responsible and warned that failure to come forward within a week will lead to severe consequences.
The Majority Leader has also backed the ultimatum, promising strong sanctions if the MP refuses to confess.
The incident has raised concerns about the conduct of MPs and the need for stricter enforcement of parliamentary rules.
Bagbin emphasized his commitment to maintaining the integrity of Parliament and ensuring such incidents do not happen again.
In short, as MyJoyOnline explains, this controversy highlights the tensions in Ghana’s Parliament and the importance of respectful dialogue.
The Speaker’s ultimatum shows a firm stance against disrespectful behavior, aiming to restore order and dignity to the House.
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