Go Back to Your Lexicons– Speaker Bagbin Clashes with Minority Leader in Fiery Budget Debate
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As Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin’s concerns were dismissed by Speaker Alban Bagbin, tensions rose in Ghana’s Parliament, paving the way for the budget presentation. The Effutu MP shook his head in disapproval, demonstrating the deep divisions surrounding the fiscal proposals. He was clearly annoyed. Afenyo-Markin challenged procedural issues, arguing that crucial concerns needed to be addressed before proceeding. This sparked the conflict.
He demanded more thought and insisted that the government’s approach to the budget lacked proper scrutiny. However, steadfast Bagbin ruled against him, stating that the procedure must proceed. His ruling sparked murmurs from the Minority bench, with opposition MPs exchanging glances and quietly voicing their discontent.
Despite the Speaker’s decision, the opposition vowed to dissect every detail of the budget. Later, a number of Minority MPs voiced their dismay, claiming that due process was being ignored. According to analysts, this tense exchange paves the way for a fierce parliamentary battle over economic policies that will determine Ghana’s financial trajectory over the next year. You can view the video here.
Source; Citi 97.3 FM