Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has expressed deep frustration with Members of Parliament (MPs) for their collective failure to identify the colleague responsible for the offensive "daughter of a murderer" comment directed at the Member of Parliament for Korle Klottey, Dr.
Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings.
Speaking in the House on Tuesday, May 27, the Speaker described the lack of accountability as disappointing and unacceptable, especially given that the remark was made openly during proceedings. "The investigations are still not concluded, but to be frank with you, I am very disappointed with all of you," Bagbin said. "A member seated in this House with all colleagues around uttered those words, and no single colleague can pinpoint who it was.
Even among the three of you seated together - the zone is on the three - none can say who said it." He directed pointed criticism at the Majority side of the House, questioning how none of its members, who had a clear view of the incident, could identify the culprit. "The Majority members, with your numbers watching the Minority - you are telling me none of you can identify the person who spoke?