She is a mother – Ahiafor defends Clerk Gifty Jiagge-Gobah amid controversy

Chairman of the Appointments Committee of Parliament, Bernard Ahiafor, has strongly defended the Clerk to the Committee, Gifty Jiagge-Gobah, following criticism from Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin.

Ahiafor, while apologizing on behalf of the Committee, emphasized Jiagge-Gobah’s long-standing dedication and sacrifice, highlighting her as not just an experienced Clerk but also a mother who deserves respect.

“She is a mother, and she has been in this House for 19 years. She doesn’t deserve that, so I expect the Minority Leader to be apologising to the Clerk. He must apologise to the Clerk of the Committee because she doesn’t deserve those words,” Ahiafor stated in an interview with TV3.

His remarks come after Afenyo-Markin publicly criticized Jiagge-Gobah during a parliamentary session, prompting Ahiafor to call for civility and respect, especially towards someone who has dedicated nearly two decades to Parliament’s service.

“The Clerk is not partisan. Partisan in what manner? What he did to the Clerk is rather unfortunate, it is uncalled for, unbecoming of a member of Parliament,” Ahiafor expressed, urging the Minority Leader to follow due process rather than making public outbursts.

Ahiafor further reiterated that Jiagge-Gobah’s position is secure, dismissing any suggestions of her removal.

“If they don’t want to work with Gifty Jiagge-Gobah, then they don’t want to work at the Appointment Committee because, I, as the Chairman, will never recommend her removal. I won’t do that today or tomorrow,” he declared.

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