A heated moment erupted in Parliament as the Speaker firmly put a Minority MP in his place after an interruption, making it clear that parliamentary processes must be respected.
The exchange began when the Minority MP insisted on further discussion of an issue, despite having already spoken extensively. The Speaker, clearly unimpressed, did not hold back in his response.
“Your Minority Leader has spoken, I’ve given enough time, and yet he’s still speaking. He knows how close he is to me, and he knows that I will not ignore the issue. He even mentioned that I have invited the lady concerned. It’s not that I wouldn’t invite him, but there’s a process, and he knows what has intervened. Otherwise, I would have finished by now.”
In a firm and pointed remark, the Speaker reminded the MP of their respective positions: “So please, don’t think we’re all the same—we’re not. And that’s why I’m here, and you’re seated there.”
The Speaker’s sharp response drew reactions from both sides of the House, with some MPs nodding in agreement while others murmured in discontent. The incident has since sparked discussions about discipline and protocol within Parliament, with some viewing the Speaker’s words as a necessary assertion of authority, while others see it as an unnecessary put-down.
The Speaker’s remarks have ignited a wave of reactions from the public, with many taking to social media to express their views.
Michael Nyarko Senior commented: “2028 is not too far… we will see whether where you are sitting belongs to you.”
John Domprah added: “The Speaker should be ashamed of himself.”
Alex Quarm did not hold back, saying: “Full of himself, as if he’s the only Speaker we’ve had in this country. A braggart! Is it not the same MPs who made you Speaker?”
A video posted online by Citi 97.3 FM captures this moment in parliament.
Watch the video here.