The Member of Parliament for Akrofuom, Joseph Azumah, has announced plans to file a formal petition to the Speaker of Parliament following violent scenes in the chamber on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.
Hon Azumah, speaking on Nhyria FM’s “Kro Yi Mu Nsem”, said the petition, supported by two other lawmakers, seeks a full-scale investigation into the chaos that saw MPs hurling objects towards the Speaker’s chair. “What we witnessed was not only a disruption of order but a direct affront to the very institution we serve,” he said.
He warned that unchecked tensions could lead to severe confrontations on the parliamentary floor, a scenario he called “disastrous” for Ghana’s democracy. He noted that the incident has embarrassed lawmakers, saying: “Our society looks up to us, and we are mentors to many of our youth. When we descend into chaos, it sends the wrong message and erodes the trust placed in us.”
According to him, the need for decisive action to protect Parliament’s integrity and public image is a key, urging colleagues to reflect and implement measures to prevent similar occurrences.
Story by: Emmanuel Asiedu Agyare (Onokwafo Yaw Asiedu)/ Ahotoronline.com
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