Carlos Kingsley Ahenkorah, the Member of Parliament for Tema West and former Deputy Minister for Trade and Industry, has addressed the controversial ballot-snatching incident that occurred in 2021 during the election of the Speaker of Parliament.

In an exclusive interview with UTV monitored by MyNewsGH, Ahenkorah defended his actions, citing a lack of recognition for his unwavering loyalty to his party, the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

The incident, which shocked the nation and made headlines worldwide, occurred shortly after the 2020 general elections when the attention shifted to the election of the Speaker of Parliament.

As the votes were being cast for the Speaker, Carlos Ahenkorah, in a dramatic and highly criticized move, seized a ballot box and fled the scene, interrupting the parliamentary process.