Minority Stages Walkout, Rejects Srem-Sai and Others Over Vetting Dispute
Opposition protests alleged bias in vetting process, refuses to approve multiple nominees
- Minority accused the Appointments Committee Chairman of unfair treatment and bias
- Bernard Ahiafor faced criticism for interrupting Minority Leader during questioning
- Majority Caucus left to make the final decision as Minority boycotts the vetting
The Minority in Parliament has rejected the nomination of Justice Srem-Sai as Deputy Attorney General and Justice Minister-designate, citing unfair treatment during the vetting process.
The dispute erupted when Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin was interrupted while questioning the nominee, prompting accusations of bias against the Appointments Committee Chairman, Bernard Ahiafor.
Following a brief suspension of proceedings, the Minority returned only to formally reject Srem-Sai’s nomination, along with those of Alhassan Suhuyini (Deputy Minister-designate for Roads and Highways), Sulemana Yussif (Deputy Minister-designate for Lands and Natural Resources), and Yussif Issaka Jajah (Deputy Minister-designate for Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts).
Afenyo-Markin criticized the interruptions during the vetting process, including one from Attorney General Dr. Dominic Ayine and Majority Chief Whip Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, describing them as deliberate efforts to obstruct the Minority’s participation.
As a protest, the Minority has refused to endorse all nominees for the day, leaving the final decision solely in the hands of the Majority caucus.
