The Alliance for Accountable Governance (AFAG) is seeking for an independent probe into the incidents that happened during the inauguration of the 8th Parliament.
According to (AFAG)this probe is necessitated because they, “do not expect Parliament to conduct an impartial investigation, so it must appoint an independent body to conduct the investigation into its misconduct.”
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Find below the full statement from AFAG
PROBE MISCONDUCT OF PARLIAMENTARIANS
The complete breakdown of law and order which resulted in several hours of chaotic scenes during the swearing-in of MP’s elect and the election of speaker for the 8th parliament is possibly the worst incident in the Chamber of Parliament of the Republic of Ghana.
Footage from the overnight confrontation showed numerous pockets of free-for-all brawls between NPP and NDC members which disrupted the night-long program.
AFAG calls for an immediate independent investigation into the incidents of the night;
– Assault on a female MP who was forcefully shoved off the chair
– Snatching and chewing of ballot papers by Hon. Carlos Ahinkrah
– Kicking of ballot box and polling booths by Hon. John Jinapor
– Unruly behaviour of Hon. Muntaka and others
AFAG does not expect Parliament to conduct an impartial investigation, so it must appoint an independent body to conduct the investigation into its misconduct. The investigation should further address the issue of the deployment of heavily armed military men into the Chamber of Parliament. AFAG would want to know who sanctioned this deployment and for what purpose.
The investigation should recommend the appropriate sanctions for all actors. The sanction should be in line with the standing orders of Parliament and the laws of the land. The honour and dignity of Parliament is at stake.
SIGNED
AFAG LEADERSHP
Source:www.Ghgossip.com
