According to a report from GhanaWeb, the Majority Leader in Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, has strongly cautioned the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, regarding his conduct in the House.
He emphasized the need for the Minority Leader to maintain decorum during parliamentary proceedings.
This response came after the Minority Leader accused the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) of failing to deliver on numerous campaign promises made to the electorate.
However, members of the NDC caucus were displeased with both the content and manner of his statement.
Reacting to the comment, Mahama Ayariga rose to address the issue after receiving permission from the Speaker.
He stressed the importance of mutual respect among members and expressed disapproval of the way the Minority Leader had presented his concerns.
“The Minority Leader should learn to behave properly in this chamber. Please, let’s treat each other with respect. You cannot stand here, throw your hands around, and point at us while saying we don’t keep our promises,” he said.
He further pointed out that the national budget had only just been presented and had not yet gone through consideration or approval, making it premature to criticize the government’s ability to fulfill its commitments.
Ayariga urged the Minority Leader to be mindful of his approach in future parliamentary discussions.