According to GhanaWeb, the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has responded to the disruption that occurred during the legislative session on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.
Tensions flared following a disagreement between members of the Minority and the First Deputy Speaker, Bernard Ahiafor.
The conflict arose after Ahiafor declined a request to present a statement concerning the ongoing strike by the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), which ultimately led to an early suspension of proceedings.
Dr. Nana Ayew Afriye, who serves as the Ranking Member of the Health Committee, had raised alarms about the strike’s impact on the country’s health sector.
Since the industrial action began on June 4, there have been widespread disruptions in medical services, with reports linking it to multiple fatalities.
Seeking urgent parliamentary intervention, Dr. Afriye requested that the House deliberate on the crisis.
However, the Deputy Speaker turned down the plea, citing that a motion for adjournment had already been made by the Majority Leader.
Dr. Afriye, who represents the Effiduase/Asokore constituency and is also a medical doctor, strongly objected to the Deputy Speaker’s stance.
He emphasized the severity of the issue and insisted it required immediate national attention.
The chamber quickly descended into chaos as Minority MPs rallied in support of Dr. Afriye, urging that he be granted the opportunity to speak.
In response, Ahiafor instructed the Parliamentary Marshal to escort Dr. Afriye out of the chamber.
This move intensified the standoff, as Minority legislators formed a protective circle around their colleague to prevent his removal.