Bagbin expresses concern over disorder in Parliament

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has raised concerns about the frequent disorder in the House whenever his deputies preside over proceedings.

According to him, the situation stems from a court ruling that permits Deputy Speakers to actively participate as Members of Parliament, making them less impartial during debates.

Speaking at a Breakfast Prayer Meeting in Parliament, Bagbin remarked: “When I was in Morocco, I was wondering why there was chaos any time I am out of the seat. Immediately after I hand it over, there is disorder. I am never present when you have those things.”

He further recounted an incident, stating: “Just last week, when I was moving to my office, I handed over to the Second Deputy Speaker, and immediately he sat and started, the members were on their feet singing and saying so many things. I was still in my lobby. I didn’t know whether to rush back to take over, which would not show leadership.

“So, I restrained myself and watched all the proceedings. Sometimes, when wise men speak, and people don’t listen, these are the consequences,” he added.

Bagbin also announced that the next edition of the prayer meeting would take place inside the Parliamentary Chamber to cleanse it of any disruptive forces that may be influencing MPs’ behavior.

“I thank the organisers, and I grant them permission for the next prayer meeting to be held on the floor of Parliament. There may be something inside there that has to be exorcised. We will not take it for granted; we will get inside there and get it out,” he stated. –citinewsroom