The Minority caucus in Parliament is demanding the immediate resignation of the Clerk of the Appointments Committee, accusing her of bias and unprofessional conduct in the vetting process.
According to Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the clerk has openly aligned herself with the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), compromising the neutrality and fairness of proceedings.
“The clerk of the committee has made it clear that she is aligned with the NDC. We will formally write to the Clerk of Parliament to demand her removal from the Appointments Committee. She must either resign as a parliamentary staff or immediately change her approach,” Afenyo-Markin stated.
The Minority caucus also alleges that the clerk deliberately sidelines them in key aspects of the vetting process.
They claim that during their time in government, the same clerk ensured that the then-Minority had access to draft reports before they were signed. However, they argue that this practice has changed, with reports being finalized without their input.
“When we were in government, this same clerk ensured that the Minority could review reports before they were signed by the Chairperson. Today, reports are signed without our knowledge, and we only see them for the first time when they reach the floor of Parliament,” Afenyo-Markin said.
Afenyo-Markin further criticized the clerk’s alleged deliberate attempts to obstruct the Minority’s work.
The controversy adds to rising tensions in Parliament following chaotic scenes during recent vetting sessions.
The Speaker of Parliament and the Clerk to Parliament are yet to officially respond to the Minority’s demands.