The Minority Caucus has strongly condemned the Speaker of Parliament’s decision to suspend three of its members, calling it an unjustifiable overreach and a politically motivated act aimed at silencing dissent.
The suspended MPs—Frank Annoh-Dompreh (Nsawam-Adoagyiri), Alhassan Sulemana Tampuli (Gushegu), and Jerry Ahmed Shaib (Weija-Gbawe)—were sanctioned following their involvement in a heated altercation during the vetting of ministerial nominees.
However, the Minority argues that the decision was made without due process, fairness, or adherence to parliamentary standing orders.
In a letter and statement issued today, the Minority described the Speaker’s action as “a blatant display of selective justice” and an attack on democracy.
They argued that similar incidents in the past, including the 2021 Speakership election chaos, the Supreme Court nominations hearing in July 2024, and the E-Levy brawl in Parliament, were handled with reconciliation rather than punitive measures.
“The Speaker’s role is to facilitate dialogue and order, not to punish lawmakers for standing their ground in the face of procedural unfairness,” the statement read.
The Minority insists that the events during the vetting were a result of deep-seated frustrations over the Majority’s alleged attempts to force decisions without consensus-building.
They accused the Speaker of applying double standards and setting a dangerous precedent where parliamentary discipline is used as a political weapon.
Demanding an immediate reversal of the suspension, the Minority warned that allowing such actions to stand would undermine Ghana’s democratic principles. “Parliament must remain a bastion of democracy, not an institution of oppression,” they declared.
As tensions rise in Parliament, political analysts are watching closely to see whether the Speaker will reconsider his decision or if the standoff will escalate further.
Below is the statement issued by Minority Caucus;
