According to GhanaWeb, Habib Iddrisu, the Member of Parliament for the Tolon Constituency, has defended the actions of the Minority during the recent turmoil in Parliament related to the vetting process.
He argued that the Minority acted in good faith, while the Majority instigated the chaos.
In an interview on Newsfile with Samson Lardy, Iddrisu explained that the disturbances began when the Majority side initiated an attack on the Minority.
He pointed out that the video evidence clearly shows the Majority instigating the disruptions, asserting that if the Minority had been the aggressors, they would have confronted the Majority near the Speaker. Instead, the Majority approached them.
Iddrisu highlighted that the Minority has consistently shown willingness to compromise. He noted that the current vetting process has been remarkably swift, with around 30 ministers vetted and approved, a record speed attributed to their cooperation.
He mentioned that the Minority even set aside Standing Order 3 to expedite the process, which typically requires the President’s list to go through the Speaker and the Appointments Committee before being vetted.
Iddrisu elaborated on the chaos, indicating that there was a prior agreement to vet only three nominees, which the Majority then disregarded.
Initially planning to vet three individuals, the Majority unexpectedly increased the number to ten.
He suggested that if they had the necessary support, they could have proceeded without conflict, but instead, they resorted to physical aggression.
He maintained that the Majority was to blame for the altercation, reiterating that the Minority was merely defending themselves in the situation.
“If you watch the videos carefully, you will see that the Majority attacked the Minority. The disruptions came from their side. If we were the problem, we would have attacked them at the Speaker’s side. But they rather came to us,” he stated.