Special Committee investigates parliamentary chaos, calls for peace and collaboration

In the wake of the chaotic scenes that unfolded during the ministerial vetting process in Ghana’s Parliament, the Special Committee appointed by Speaker Alhaji Bagbin has made it clear that its goal is not to target or witch-hunt any of the Members of Parliament (MPs).

Addressing the media on Monday, February 3, 2025, a member of the Committee emphasized that the committee’s role is solely to gather evidence of any possible violations of Parliament’s rules of engagement.

“We are not here to witch-hunt any of our colleague members of Parliament. This work is to look for evidence of any member of Parliament who may have flouted the rules of engagement in this House,” the statement read.

The committee is urging members of the public and Parliament alike to support the process by sharing any relevant information to help facilitate a peaceful and productive environment within Parliament.

“Hence, we are appealing to all and sundry to volunteer information that will help bring a lasting peace and collaborative spirit into the work of the Appointments Committee but ultimately to the entire House of Parliament,” the committee spokesperson added.

To make it easier for citizens and MPs to provide evidence, the committee has established a digital platform, specifically a WhatsApp group, through which multimedia evidence—including videos, audio clips, and text—can be submitted.

This platform is expected to speed up the investigation and ensure that any issues that arise are addressed transparently and effectively.

“We have created a digital platform, WhatsApp, where we shall receive multimedia evidence including videos, audio and text to facilitate the speedy execution of the Committee’s task,” the committee spokesperson concluded.

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