MPs conduct were ‘undignified’; a ‘blatant affront’ to our democratic values – One Ghana Movement

One Ghana Movement has strongly condemned the chaos and vandalism of state properties by Members of Parliament during vetting on Thursday, January 30, 2025.

The Movement in a statement on Friday, January 31, 2025 said the conduct of the MPs were “undignified and a blatant affront to the nation’s democratic values”.

According to the Movement, the MPs by their conduct in the House has eroded the public trust in state institutions.

“The conduct of certain committee members not only tarnished Ghana’s democratic image but also eroded public trust in state institutions. Such reckless actions represent a waste of national resources and a disregard for the very citizens who entrusted these officials with power,” the statement added.

The Group called on the Speaker of Parliament and the Chairman of the Vetting Committee to take decisive action in upholding order and discipline during this crucial exercise.

One Ghana also wants the Attorney-General to make persons responsible for the destruction of state property during the chaos to face the law.

“We further call on the Attorney-General to investigate and initiate criminal actions against any person culpable in the destruction of state property as witnessed yesterday without fear nor favour,” the Movement noted.

One Ghana Movement urged parliamentarians to demonstrate the highest standards of leadership, accountability, and respect for the people they serve.

Tensions flared in Parliament on Thursday, January 30, as members of the Minority and Majority caucuses clashed during the vetting of Health Minister-designate Kwabena Mintah Akandoh and Foreign Affairs Minister-designate Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.

The uproar, which led to disruptions and damage to parliamentary furniture, was further inflamed by accusations against the Clerk of Parliament.

Photos: Chaos erupts as NDC, NPP MPs clash during vetting