MP Who Made ‘Daughter of a Murderer’ Remark Must Appear Within a Week or Face Sanctions – Speaker Bagbin
Parliamentary probe launched as Speaker Bagbin warns of severe consequences, including a nine-month suspension, if the MP fails to comply
- Speaker Bagbin demands the MP’s appearance or face disciplinary action
- Offending MP could face up to nine months of suspension if found guilty
- Parliament pushes for an apology to Rawlings' family over the remark
The Rt. Hon. Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has issued a one-week ultimatum to the unidentified Member of Parliament who allegedly used the phrase “Daughter of a Murderer.”
The Speaker warned that failure to appear within the given timeframe would result in severe parliamentary sanctions.
While condemning the remark, Speaker Bagbin outlined possible penalties, including a nine-month suspension from Parliament if the MP is found guilty by a committee set up to investigate the matter.
His directive follows a petition from a group in the Klottey Korle constituency, urging Parliament to take decisive action.
Mr. Bagbin has also ordered an immediate probe into the issue and called for an apology to the family of the late former President Jerry John Rawlings.
