News:
January 31, 2025
The Chairman of the appointments Committee of Parliament, Bernard Ahiafor has apologized to Mr. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Minister-designate for Foreign Affairs for the lapse that occurred in him being present for vetting on Thursday, January 30, 2025.
The Chairman’s apology was in response to the nominee’s request for the Ranking of the Committee Alexander Afenyo-Markin to render an unqualified apology to him, and his guests for accusing him of smuggling himself to be vetted yesterday.
Mr. Ablakwa who made the request at the beginning of his vetting indicated that the Minority Leader at a press conference accused him of smuggling himself to the committee on Thursday even though he was not scheduled to be vetted.
However, Mr. Ablakwa presented and read the letter inviting him to appear before the Committee on Thursday including the request to submit 10 guests who will be following him.
He did not only accuse the Minority Leader but also one other Minority Member who posted on his Facebook post accusing him of same.
The actions of the Minority, he noted, appears to be a pre-conceived agenda to cast a slur on his reputation and thus called on the Chairman to take action on the issue.
Meanwhile, the Chairman acknowledge that the shortfall was occasioned by some disruption to their calendar and that they the committee should have communicated the changes to him.
Ghanamps.com