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The Adhoc Committee investigating the chaos that erupted during a recent parliamentary vetting process is set to resume its work on Friday, February 7, 2025, after suspending its hearings indefinitely on Wednesday, February 5. The committee will conduct public hearings for witnesses, followed by in-camera sessions for Members of Parliament (MPs) implicated in the destruction of state property.
Committee Chairman Emmanuel Bedzrah revealed the details during an interview on TV3’s New Day on Thursday, February 6. “We will have a press conference today to inform Ghanaians about the resumption of our work. Tomorrow, we will continue with the first part, which is the public hearing of witnesses. The second part will involve in-camera hearings for the culprits, where we will show them the video evidence and then compile our report for submission to the House,” he explained.
The committee’s initial hearing on January 30 was abruptly suspended after the Clerk to Parliament withdrew his staff, citing a lack of authorization from the Speaker to proceed. However, Bedzrah accused the Minority caucus of orchestrating the suspension, claiming that Minority Leader Afenyo-Markin misinformed the Clerk by falsely stating that Speaker Alban Bagbin had ordered the halt.
“I called the Majority Leader and met with him, along with other leaders, including the two deputies, the Clerk, and my committee members. I asked them what the problem was,” Bedzrah recounted. “The Minority Leader told me that before the Speaker’s ruling to suspend the proceedings, they had met with him, and he had requested the committee sitting to be suspended. This caused confusion when we went on air.”
The probe stems from a chaotic incident during a parliamentary vetting session, which resulted in the destruction of state property. The committee’s findings are expected to shed light on the events and hold those responsible accountable. The resumption of hearings and the subsequent in-camera sessions are being closely watched, as they could have significant implications for parliamentary conduct and accountability.
Stakeholders and the public await the committee’s final report, which will be presented to Parliament for further action.
Source:NKONKONSA.com
