The vetting of Eric Opoku, the Minister of Food and Agriculture-designate, by the Appointments Committee of Parliament featured some light-hearted and friendly moments, amidst the otherwise tense atmosphere at such committee meetings.
The Ranking Member of the committee, , who has earned a reputation for his often 'seemingly disruptive' behavior during vetting sessions, jokingly questioned why his colleague, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, the Member of Parliament of Ellembele, had not yet received a ministerial appointment.
Making these statements teasingly, Afenyo-Markin suggested that the exemplary conduct demonstrated by Armah-Kofi Buah as a lawmaker warranted a ministerial appointment from President , expressing concern over the delay in his appointment.
According to him, Armah-Kofi Buah, who also serves as the Deputy Majority Leader in Parliament, should engage in fervent prayers for God to pave the way for him to receive what is rightfully due to him. "Why are you acting this way?
