The Speaker of , , has affirmed that he is ready to face any legal challenge over the suspension of four Members of for disorderly conduct during the vetting of some ministerial nominees of President John Dramani Mahama, on Thursday, January 30, 2025.

Speaking on the Floor of on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, after he lifted the suspension, he emphasised that his actions were rooted in the Standing Orders of , which he is obligated to uphold. "The rules are very clear, and I did refer to them and stated clearly that because we are in the transitional mood, we will not be able to put committees in place, including that of the Privileges and Immunities Committee.

The Standing Orders grant me the power and authority to do what I did. "And clearly, the jurisprudence is very clear that when contempt is committed, you don't proceed to set up another committee or court or whatever to investigate and submit a report.

And so, I referred to the one in .