Alban Bagbin is the Speaker of Parliament
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, is addressing the chaos that occurred on the floor of Parliament during proceedings on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.
A heated argument between the Minority and the First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Bernard Ahiafor, over his refusal to permit a statement on the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association’s (GRNMA) ongoing strike led to the premature adjournment of Parliament on Thursday.
Dr Nana Ayew Afriye, the Ranking Member on the Health Committee, expressed concern over the industrial action, which has crippled healthcare services nationwide since June 4 and reportedly resulted in several deaths.
He requested an urgent discussion on the matter, but the Deputy Speaker rejected the request, insisting that the Majority Leader had moved for the adjournment of the House.
Dr Afriye, the MP for Effiduase/Asokore and a medical practitioner, was dissatisfied with the Deputy Speaker’s decision and insisted on being heard, citing the issue as a national emergency.
This sparked a heated argument within the chamber as the Minority side rallied behind their colleague, demanding that he be allowed to speak.
However, Ahiafor, who is known for his sometimes abrasive approach, directed the Marshal of Parliament to remove Hon Nana Ayew Afriye from the chamber.
As the Marshal moved to carry out the order, Minority MPs surrounded Dr Afriye in an attempt to prevent his removal.
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