The Ranking Member of the Appointments Committee, , engaged in a verbal tussle with Nana Ato Dadzie, the counsel for social activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor, during his appearance before the committee on Wednesday, January 29, 2025.
The committee members, feeling scandalised by the comments made by Barker-Vormawor, a social activist, demanded an apology and retraction.
However, Ato Dadzie, in his defence of his client, continued to emphasise that the comments were not intended to disparage the committee members.
Afenyo-Markin, who is also the Minority Leader, appeared displeased with the renowned lawyer's approach to handling the issue and angrily interrupted.