The Minority Caucus in Parliament has accused the Majority of disregarding Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin's directive to halt the ministerial vetting until the Appointments Committee is reconstituted.
Despite controversies surrounding the Speaker's directive, the Majority of members of the Appointments Committee proceeded with the vetting process, prompting criticism from the Minority.
Addressing the media at a press conference on Monday, February 3, Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin stressed that Speaker Bagbin, in his ruling on Friday, had instructed the Selection Committee to immediately reconstitute the Appointments Committee.
However, according to the Minority, the Majority proceeded with the vetting despite the Speaker's directive, which they believe effectively dissolved the Appointments Committee. "We are aware that the NDC majority itself has disrespected Mr.