South Dayi MP, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor and Minority Leader Afenyo-Markin
Minority Leader Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin has warned South Dayi MP Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor to be mindful of his behaviour during the Appointments Committee vetting.
He cautioned that if Dafeamekpor still thinks he is in opposition and attempts to intimidate others, he will encounter stiff resistance.
Afenyo-Markin made these comments during a press conference after a heated argument in Parliament regarding the NDC’s alleged disregard for parliamentary procedures during the ministerial vetting process.
The Effutu MP claimed that Dafeamekpor has gained notoriety for shouting and disrespecting others, adding that he “has met his match” and that such behaviour will no longer be tolerated.
“To my respected friend, Rockson Etsey Dafeamekpor—if he thinks he is still in opposition and intends to be a bully, then he will meet his match. Dafeamekpor has gained a reputation for shouting, yelling, undermining his own chairman, interrupting proceedings, and even undermining his own Majority Leader. And he describes himself as the vanguard of the government.
“Really, is he the first Majority Chief Whip? The role of the Majority Chief Whip is to be a key negotiator. He should be a diplomat in the chamber. His job is not to fight. If he successfully did so in opposition, now he is in government. So, President Mahama and his administration may have to rethink their choice of Rockson Etsey Dafeamekpor as their Majority Leader,” he cautioned.
His comments come following a night in Ghana’s Parliament that was marred by chaotic and violent scenes during the vetting of some nominees of President John Dramani Mahama.
Watch Afenyo-Markin’s comments below:
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Meanwhile, watch as chaos erupts at Parliament over vetting of Okudzeto Ablakwa and Mintah Akandoh