Committee to hold public hearings on vetting chaos from February 5

The committee investigating the chaos during the vetting of ministerial nominees will begin public hearings on Wednesday, February 5.

Established by Speaker Alban Bagbin, the committee aims to examine the events surrounding the disruption on January 30, which resulted in a clash between the Minority and Majority over the vetting timing and the destruction of equipment.

The committee, chaired by Ho West MP Emmanuel Bedzrah, includes members Kwame Anyimadu-Antwi, Gizella Akushika Tetteh-Agbotui, Abena Osei Asare, Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, Vincent Oppong Asamoah, and Bede Anwataazuma Ziedeng. It has been given a 10-day deadline to report its findings and recommendations.

Speaker Bagbin stressed the need for maintaining order in Parliament and emphasized that the hearings are vital to restoring public trust and ensuring parliamentary effectiveness.

The investigation’s outcome could have significant implications for Ghana’s parliamentary conduct and governance.