Drama unfolded during the vetting of Attorney General-designate Dr. Dominic Ayine before Parliament’s Appointments Committee when Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin walked out of the proceedings.
The incident occurred on Monday, January 13, following a question from Suame MP, John Darko, about a potential conflict of interest involving Dr. Ayine’s law firm.
The Chairman argued that the nominee had already addressed the issue, but Mr. Darko insisted on revisiting it.
Tensions heightened when the Chairman stood firm on his decision, refusing to allow the matter to be revisited.
Darko accused the Chairman of unfairness, echoing sentiments from Ranking Member Afenyo-Markin, who alleged bias against NPP members.
“Chairman, with the greatest of respect, I have observed consistently the way you go at my members, especially the young ones, the new ones, it’s not the right way. I’ve been quiet watching, and I will just be pinching you ‘Mr chairman. Please take it easy. Take it easy but the way it is going, It is not too right,” the Minority Leader said.
Tensions escalated further as the disagreement persisted, prompting Afenyo-Markin’s dramatic exit from the proceedings.
