The vetting of Deputy Minister-Designate for Attorney General and Justice, Justice Srem-Sai, was unexpectedly cut short following a tense standoff between the Chairman of the Appointments Committee, Bernard Ahiafor, and Ranking Member, Alexander Afenyo-Markin.
The disagreement began when Afenyo-Markin asked the nominee to demonstrate a specific dance, arguing that cultural appreciation was an essential aspect of the process. “We are here to learn about our country. It is also about our culture,” he remarked.
However, the Chairman found the request inappropriate and swiftly overruled it, prompting resistance from Afenyo-Markin, who accused him of being “whimsical and capricious” in his decision-making.
Ahiafor then demanded that Afenyo-Markin withdraw his remarks, but the Ranking Member refused, responding, “Chairman, I won’t withdraw. You rudely overruled me.”
As tensions mounted, Ahiafor firmly reasserted his authority over the proceedings, declaring, “To demonstrate to you that I am the chairman of this particular vetting committee, that may be your last question.”
The charged exchange disrupted the session, ultimately bringing the vetting process to an abrupt end.
Source:- channel1news
