Vetting Committee Chaos: MPs Conduct is Affront to Democratic Values- Group

One Ghana Movement has condemned the conduct of the vetting committee of Parliament as undignified and an affront to democratic values.
In a statement, the group said such reckless actions represent a waste of national resources and a disregard for the very citizens who entrusted them the authority.
“The One Ghana Movement strongly condemns the unacceptable conduct of members of the vetting committee of Ghana’s 9th Parliament of the 4th Republic. The acts of vandalism and destruction of public property were undignified and a blatant affront to the nation’s democratic values.”
It asserted that their action has the propensity to tarnish Ghana’s democratic image and erode public trust in state institutions.
It furthered, “Ministerial vetting, as enshrined in Ghana’s 1992 Constitution, is a crucial process designed to ensure that nominees for public office possess the necessary competence, integrity, and experience to serve in the public interest. This process fosters transparency, safeguards national interests, upholds the principle of checks and balances, and strengthens public confidence in governance.
“However, the events of Thursday, January 30, 2025, led by the Minority, failed to reflect these ideals. The conduct of certain committee members not only tarnished Ghana’s democratic image but also eroded public trust in state institutions. Such reckless actions represent a waste of national resources and a disregard for the very citizens who entrusted these officials with power.”
It therefore urged the Attorney-General to investigate and initiate criminal actions against any person culpable in the destruction of state property as witnessed yesterday without fear or favour.
The CSO also called on the Speaker of Parliament, Rt Hon Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, the Leadership of Parliament and the Chairman of the Vetting Committee to take decisive action in upholding order and discipline during the vetting process.
The disagreement was fuelled by the decision of the Majority side to continue and vet two additional Minister-nominees after they had vetted five nominees of President John Dramani Mahama, a decision that was opposed by the Minority side.
The disturbing scenes witnessed the destruction of glass doors and microphones in the Committee’s Conference Room.
Source: opemsuo.com/Hajara Fuseini