Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has issued a strong condemnation of the offensive remark directed at Dr. Zanetor Rawlings, Member of Parliament for Korle-Klottey, during parliamentary proceedings on February 4, 2025.
“It is regrettable that an Hon. Member was subjected to an unwarranted, unjustified and deeply offensive reckless remark. I apologise for repeating it. Such conduct is dishonourable, and I strongly condemn it as a behaviour unbefitting of a sitting MP,” he stated.
Bagbin further extended an apology to Dr. Zanetor Rawlings, her mother, former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, and the people of Anlo.
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“I extend my deepest apologies to Hon. Zanetor Rawlings, H.E. Nana Konadu Agyemang-Rawlings, former first lady, the family, the chiefs and all the good people of Anlo and Anlo land,” he added.
The incident occurred during a heated parliamentary debate on the 60th anniversary of the death of Joseph Boakye Danquah.
As Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin called for calm, a male voice was heard shouting, “Daughter of a murderer, sit down! Daughter of a murderer, sit down!”
The outburst followed a tense exchange when Tamale Central MP Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed questioned what he described as exaggerated praises from the Minority regarding JB Danquah’s legacy.
The Speaker’s condemnation comes amid growing calls for decorum and respect within parliamentary debates.
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