Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has been removed from Ghana’s delegation to the ECOWAS Parliament, despite his initial inclusion by the Minority Caucus.
Although Afenyo-Markin currently serves as the Third Deputy Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, leaders of Ghana’s parliamentary caucuses have traditionally not been included in the country’s delegation to either the ECOWAS Parliament or the Pan-African Parliament.
These roles are typically filled by the Deputy Majority and Deputy Minority Leaders.
On the floor of Parliament, Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga moved to amend the list of Members of Parliament to be submitted to the sub-regional body. The revised list replaced Afenyo-Markin’s name with that of his deputy, Patricia Appiagyei.
However, the decision drew strong opposition from former Defence Minister Dominic Nitiwul, who cited past instances where removed members still presented themselves for duty.
In response, Interior Minister Muntaka Mubarak warned that punitive measures should be considered if Afenyo-Markin attempts to defy the amendment and represent Ghana at the ECOWAS Parliament.
Source: Myjoyonline.com
