Once in a while, Ghanaians can experience chaos in Parliament during heated debates, Dr Joshua Zaato, Policy Analyst, Senior Lecturer at the University of Ghana, has said.
He explained that MPs are men and women who are passionate about debating, and so occasionally, it is expected to witness this chaos.
Dr Zaato however, said this does not mean he supports violence.
He further said that he was excited that the military did not come in during the chaos in parliament. He said the chaos that emerged in parliament over the Kpandai seat was an off thing that should happen once in a while.
“I am happy the military didn’t come,” he said on the Key Points on TV3 Saturday, December 13.
These are real men who are passionate about debating…It’s ok for this to happen in a while,” he added.
His comment comes after the Minority MPs, dressed in black attire, disrupted parliamentary proceedings on Tuesday, December 9.
They held cards with inscriptions such as “Where is the National Peace Council?” and “Are Journalists on JDM’s Payroll?” as they heckled the Clerk to Parliament, Ebenezer Djietror, for submitting a letter to the EC declaring the Kpandai seat vacant.
Chaos disrupted parliamentary proceedings as the Majority and Minority clashed over the Speaker’s order for the continuation of the day’s business despite the Minority’s fierce protest. The situation escalated as MPs from both sides of the House moved toward the front of the Chamber and met in the middle, creating a tense standoff.
The Chamber erupted into loud shouts and chants, with the Speaker repeatedly calling for order. Parliamentary marshals struggled to restore
