Alban Bagbin has criticised Annoh Dompreh for claiming that their side had been disrespected
Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has criticised the Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh Dompreh, after the latter claimed that their side had been disrespected by the majority caucus.
Speaking on the floor of Parliament on November 13, 2025, Annoh Dompreh accused the Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, of sidelining the minority in government business.
“Ever since I came to this House, I have never disrespected you (Majority Leader) but sometimes the way you go about carrying your business, you don’t carry the entire House along with you. Anytime you need us to compromise, when you reach out to us, we often yield to you… We will not come to this House to obstruct government business.
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“We are human as you are. We know you have business to prosecute. Let’s work together because we are colleagues, and we know that we need to work together. Nobody is perfect here. Sometimes I am pained by the way we are being treated. We are in the minority, so what?”
While he was speaking, the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, interjected and called him to order.
Addressing Parliament, Alban Bagbin noted that there are numerous channels through which the Minority Chief Whip can express his concerns.
According to Alban Bagbin, Annoh Dompreh could have expressed his displeasure privately rather than creating a negative impression before Ghanaians.
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“Enough is enough. I know that the leaders, on a daily basis, have been cooperating because, on a daily basis, I hold meetings with you people at the lobby. And I participate in your trade-offs, trying to accommodate each other.
“And so when on the floor, sometimes we disagree. I think it’s better for you to do what you are doing on the floor, outside the floor. Particularly when we are in the lobby in conclave, you can raise these things. But don’t let the public have a perception that you don’t cooperate with each other,” Alban Bagbin said.
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