The Ranking Member on the Health Committee of Parliament, Dr.

Nana Ayew Afriye, has strongly criticised the First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Bernard Ahiafor, describing him as "extremely partisan" as he presided over proceedings in Parliament on June 10, 2025.

Dr.

Ayew Afriye, who expressed concern about the ongoing industrial action that has crippled healthcare services nationwide since June 4 - resulting in several deaths across the country - requested an urgent discussion on the matter.