Sefwi Wiawso MP Reacts to Removal from Parliament Session
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- Misunderstanding with Speaker: Dr. Kwaku Afriyie, MP for Sefwi Wiawso, believes he was misunderstood by Speaker Alban Bagbin during today’s parliamentary proceedings.
- Incident Overview: The Speaker asked Dr. Afriyie to leave the chamber after he made comments deemed rude and disrespectful.
- Speaker’s Announcement: During the session, Speaker Bagbin informed the House about the nomination of new Supreme Court judges. He highlighted the importance of considering the public’s expectations in approving or disapproving the nominations.
- MP’s Discontent: Dr. Afriyie expressed dissatisfaction with the Speaker’s remarks, labeling them as prejudicial. He argued that it was inappropriate for the Speaker to remind him of his comments.
- Order to Leave: Following further comments made by Dr. Afriyie, Speaker Bagbin ordered him to vacate the chamber.
- Response to Removal: On Joy FM’s Top Story, Dr. Afriyie defended his actions, explaining that he merely intended to express his opinion. He emphasized that his gesture of bowing to the Speaker while being escorted out indicated no ill will.
- Future Actions: Despite feeling humiliated, Dr. Afriyie has decided not to pursue the matter further and will “let it go.”
