The Minority Caucus in Parliament has announced its temporary withdrawal from the Ad-hoc Committee investigating the disruption of the Appointments Committee’s proceedings on Thursday, January 30, 2025.
Their decision stems from concerns over the continued leadership of Chairman Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah, whom they accuse of bias in overseeing the proceedings.
Initially, the Minority cooperated with the probe but later opted out, citing doubts about the fairness of the process.
In a formal letter to the committee, the Minority Caucus disclosed that it had submitted a memorandum to Speaker Alban Bagbin, outlining its concerns and seeking guidance on the matter.
According to the caucus, this withdrawal is not a refusal to cooperate but a necessary step to uphold due process, fairness, and the credibility of the investigation.
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin emphasized that the move is aimed at protecting the integrity of the committee’s work and Parliament as a whole.
“Given the significance of the issues raised, the Minority Caucus considers it prudent to await the Speaker’s response before taking any further steps in relation to the committee’s work,” he stated.
He further clarified that the decision should not be misinterpreted as reluctance to engage but rather as a commitment to ensuring a fair, impartial, and credible investigation.
