\n\t\t\t\tThe Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has called on Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin to apologize to Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, for referring to him as the \u201csuperintendent of chaos.\u201d\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\tAfenyo-Markin made the comment during a press conference at Parliament House after Speaker Bagbin adjourned proceedings indefinitely.\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\tAblakwa defended the Speaker\u2019s decision, pointing out that the adjournment followed the absence of the committee responsible for the rescheduled session and the lack of order papers, leaving no reason for MPs to remain in the chamber.\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\t\t\tAblakwa argued that MPs have important commitments in their constituencies, stating, \u201cAfenyo-Markin used harsh language, calling us warlords and accusing the Speaker of managing chaos. But was it the Speaker who told you [NPP MPs] not to attend?\u201d\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tHe emphasized that the Speaker was following constitutional procedure by convening Parliament based on the signatures submitted by the Majority.\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\t\u201cThe Speaker waited for over an hour for you, yet you didn\u2019t show up. Afenyo-Markin should apologize to the Speaker instead of criticizing him,\u201d he added.\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tAblakwa condemned the actions of the NPP caucus as \u201cchildish,\u201d likening their behavior to a \u201cTom and Jerry\u201d game that undermines the credibility of Parliament. He also pointed out the significant costs involved in recalling Parliament, especially when renovations require renting private facilities, leading to financial waste.\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\t\u201cIn the midst of a national crisis, these back-and-forth antics, these \u2018Tom and Jerry games,\u2019 and childish theatrics won\u2019t help. You don\u2019t show up in the chamber, only to sit on the sidelines and criticize us once we leave,\u201d he said.\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\tAblakwa commended Kennedy Agyapong as the only NPP member who demonstrated \u201cmaturity, honesty, and truthfulness\u201d by acknowledging the NPP caucus\u2019s mistake and suggesting they should have informed the Speaker about their meeting.\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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