{"id":236734,"date":"2024-10-22T08:07:08","date_gmt":"2024-10-22T08:07:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/22\/annoh-dompreh-dismisses-allegations-of-being-smuggled-into-parliament\/"},"modified":"2024-10-22T08:07:08","modified_gmt":"2024-10-22T08:07:08","slug":"annoh-dompreh-dismisses-allegations-of-being-smuggled-into-parliament","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/10\/22\/annoh-dompreh-dismisses-allegations-of-being-smuggled-into-parliament\/","title":{"rendered":"Annoh-Dompreh dismisses allegations of being smuggled into Parliament"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Frank Annoh-Dompreh, the Majority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, has strongly refuted claims by Minority Chief Whip, Governs Kwame Agbodza, that he was smuggled into the Parliamentary Chamber ahead of Tuesday\u2019s crucial sitting.<\/p>\n<p>The allegations, made by Agbodza during an interview with Citi FM, suggested that Annoh-Dompreh had been granted unauthorized access to the Chamber by security personnel before the official opening time, in violation of Parliamentary protocol.<\/p>\n<p>According to Agbodza, this breach occurred despite a circular issued by Parliament, stating that the Chamber would only be opened at 8:00 am on October 22.<\/p>\n<p>However, Annoh-Dompreh swiftly denied these claims, explaining that he had simply arrived early, as is customary for him and entered the Chamber through regular means. Speaking in response to Agbodza\u2019s accusations, Annoh-Dompreh detailed his version of events.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI come to Parliament early, and I went to the Chamber. I was sitting there when they told me that they wanted to sweep the place, so I came out to stand here,\u201d Annoh-Dompreh explained.<\/p>\n<p>He also issued a warning to Agbodza, urging him to be cautious when making allegations. Annoh-Dompreh emphasized the importance of being meticulous in his role as Majority Chief Whip, ensuring that everything is in order before the start of parliamentary proceedings.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere are lessons I need to teach him, he has to learn. He should be careful when making allegations,\u201d Annoh-Dompreh said, adding, \u201cIt is my duty to be sure everything is well.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In a more pointed comment, Annoh-Dompreh hinted at the strategic approach the Majority would adopt in dealing with their political rivals in Parliament, saying, \u201cThere are so many ways to kill the cat. We will do anything and everything to make sure that they do not walk over us.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Frank Annoh-Dompreh, the Majority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, has strongly refuted claims by Minority Chief Whip, Governs Kwame Agbodza, that he was smuggled into the Parliamentary Chamber ahead of Tuesday\u2019s crucial sitting. 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