The Special Committee constituted by Speaker Bagbin to investigate the chaos which erupted during the ministerial vetting has said their work is not to go against any member of Parliament.
Addressing the media on Monday, February 3, 2025, Chairman of the Committee noted that they’ve only been tasked to investigate the unfortunate incident and identify any MP responsible for the incident.
The Committee said it will commence its work today, Monday, February 3, 2025 by analysing some footages of the incident.
“We are not here to witch-hunt any of our colleague members of Parliament. This work is to look for evidence of any member of Parliament who may have flouted the rules of engagement in this House.
“Hence, we are appealing to all and sundry to volunteer information that will help bring a lasting peace and collaborative spirit into the work of the Appointments Committee but ultimately to the entire House of Parliament,” he stated.
The Committee further announced the creation of a WhatsApp platform to receive evidence about the incident.
The Committee urged the media to submit any video or image evidence of the incident which occurred last Thursday, January 30.
Persons with any information are urged to forward same to the Clerk of the Appointments Committee via the number, 0244926911.
“We have created a digital platform, WhatsApp where we shall receive multimedia evidence including videos, audio and text to facilitate the speedy execution of the Committee’s task.”
We’ve created a WhatsApp platform to receive evidence – Committee investigating vetting chaos
