Parliament descended into chaos on Tuesday as members of the Minority Caucus abandoned their seats and massed in the center of the chamber, triggering a brief scuffle and halting proceedings.
The disruption occurred amid heated exchanges over the declaration of the Kpandai parliamentary seat as vacant, a decision the Minority insists is unlawful and procedurally flawed.
Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga dismissed the Minority’s protest as orchestrated attempts to obstruct parliamentary business.
“We will not be distracted by taunts and disruptions,” Ayariga said, adding that the Speaker could not deliver rulings if all sides were not heard. He accused the Minority of resorting to noise-making and disorder to derail proceedings.
Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh countered, saying government business “will suffer” until the Kpandai issue is resolved.
Tensions peaked as Minority MPs rose from their seats, moved to the center of the chamber, and chanted objections.
The confrontation escalated as MPs from both sides clashed verbally and gestured aggressively. Parliamentary marshals intervened to restore order, and proceedings were temporarily suspended.
