First Deputy Speaker blocks probe into mass sacking of public servants

The motion, led by Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, argued that the dismissals breached good governance principles and citi­zens’ rights.

However, Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga objected, citing ongoing legal proceed­ings.

Ahiafor upheld the objection, stating: “Permitting the motion and subsequent debates… will be a direct violation of our standing order, particularly Standing Order 103.”

The motion was introduced by the Minority Leader, Afenyo-Markin, alongside New Patriotic Party (NPP) Mem­ber of Parliament (MP) for Okaikwei Central, Mr Patrick Boamah and Mr Vincent Ekow Assafuah, Old Tafo NPP MP argued that the dismissals vio­lated good governance princi­ples and citizens’ rights.

Upholding the objection, Mr Ahiafor ruled that debating the Motion could lead to prejudicial remarks.

“… There was a preliminary objection and the attention of the house has been drawn to a lawsuit pending before the Su­preme Court… permitting the motion and subsequent debates on the matter in question… will be a direct violation of our standing order particularly Standing Order 103,” Mr Ahi­afor stated.

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