Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin lifts suspension of 4 MPs

The suspension of four(4) Members of Parliament (MPs) who were earlier sanctioned for disrupting a ministerial vetting session on January 30, 2025, has been revoked by Speaker Alban Bagbin in a recent development within Ghana's Parliament. The MPs that were initially suspended were Jerry Ahmed Shaib (MP for Weija-Gbawe), Alhassan Sulemana Tampuli (MP for Gushiegu), Frank Annoh-Dompreh (Majority Chief Whip and MP for Nsawam-Adoagyiri), and Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor (Minority Chief Whip and MP for South Dayi). They were suspended for two weeks because they participated in the tumultuous events.

Following bipartisan appeals from both House parties, which emphasized the value of unity and efficient parliamentary function, the suspension was lifted. After acknowledging these appeals, Speaker Bagbin reinstated the MPs, enabling them to start working again right away. In order to ensure responsibility and the upholding of parliamentary decorum, he underlined that the investigation into the circumstances leading to the disruptive conduct will continue even after the reinstatement.

This incident underscores the challenges faced in maintaining order within parliamentary proceedings. The initial suspension of the MPs was met with mixed reactions from the public and political analysts. Some viewed it as a necessary measure to uphold discipline, while others considered it a potential overreach. The subsequent lifting of the suspension highlights the delicate balance between enforcing rules and fostering a collaborative environment in Ghana's legislative process