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March 4, 2026
Parliament has stepped back from a potential contempt proceeding against Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin after he formally withdrew allegations of irregularities in state recruitment.
The dispute, which unfolded on the floor of the House, began on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, when Interior Minister Muntaka Mubarak raised a formal complaint against the Minority Leader.
Citing Standing Order 34, Minister Mubarak accused Mr. Afenyo-Markin of making false claims during his response to the State of the Nation Address. The Minority Leader had alleged that the ongoing recruitment drive into the security services—including the police, fire service, and immigration—was marred by scams and irregularities.
“He said it has been tainted with scam and irregularities,” the Interior Minister told the House. “These allegations are false and do not have any factual basis. They are intended to undermine a genuine process that is ongoing.”
In response to the complaint, First Deputy Speaker Bernard Ahiafor, who was presiding, referred the Minority Leader to the Privileges Committee for investigation.
However, the matter took a decisive turn the following day. At the start of proceedings on Wednesday, March 4, Mr. Afenyo-Markin retracted his earlier statements, withdrawing all allegations of wrongdoing against the recruitment process.
With the complaint now resolved, Deputy Speaker Ahiafor directed that all commentary related to the issue be expunged from the official record, Hansard, effectively closing the matter.
Dominic Shirimori/Ghanamps.com