The Majority Chief Whip, Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor, has called for a streamlining of the vetting process to ensure that ranking members on the Appointments Committee are given specific time frames to ask questions during the committee's hearings.
Speaking before the investigative committee, Mr Dafeamekpor noted that although it's a common practice for ranking members to have unlimited time to interrogate nominees, he believes this practice must be reconsidered.
He suggested that the chairman should set clear limits, such as allowing each member to ask three substantive questions, along with three follow-up questions. "He explained this would ensure a more structured and efficient process, with each member knowing they are allowed a maximum of six questions, regardless of how they are framed. "This would allow them to complete their inquiries within a reasonable time frame, whether 30 minutes or an hour", he said.
He also raised concerns about the excessive power given to the ranking member.
