Parliament witnessed heated exchanges and near chaotic scenes on Tuesday when Minority MPs attempted to disrupt proceedings in protest over the unresolved dispute surrounding the Kpandai parliamentary seat.
Tensions flared after Speaker Alban Bagbin deferred his ruling on the matter, prompting Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh to insist that the House suspend all government business until the issue was settled. The Minority argued that continuing proceedings without clarity on the Kpandai seat was unacceptable.
However, following a voice vote, the Speaker directed that parliamentary business should continue, a decision that sparked loud resistance from the Minority caucus. MPs in black attire rose to their feet, moved toward the front bench, and began chanting in protest. Some Majority MPs also stepped forward, resulting in a tense faceoff at the centre of the chamber.
The Speaker repeatedly called for calm as the chamber filled with shouting and counter-chanting, with parliamentary marshals stepping in to maintain order. Speaker Bagbin remained firm in the chaos directing clerks to proceed with the order of business. The Majority stayed seated and continued participating in the session, while the Minority maintained its protest, leaving the House deeply divided as proceedings moved forward.
