- NPP members in Sefwi-Wiawso protest against Speaker Alban Bagbin.
- Protesters accuse Speaker of gross disrespect towards their MP and constituents.
- NPP demands an unqualified apology from Speaker Bagbin.
- NPP demands an unqualified apology from Speaker Bagbin.
A group of members from the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Sefwi-Wiawso constituency of the Western North Region, have taken to the streets to express their discontent with the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin. The protest was sparked by the Speaker’s decision to walk out the Member of Parliament for Sefwi-Wiawso, Dr. Kwaku Afriyie, from the parliamentary chamber.
The NPP supporters are upset over the Speaker’s conduct, which they believe amounts to gross disrespect towards their MP and the people of Sefwi-Wiawso. According to the NPP Constituency Secretary, Atta Marfo, the Speaker’s actions were unfortunate and unacceptable.
Marfo demanded an unqualified apology from the Speaker to their MP and the people of Sefwi-Wiawso, emphasizing that the Speaker’s behavior was a clear display of disrespect. The protesters have given the Speaker a one-week ultimatum to render an apology, failing which they will take further action.
The NPP supporters are adamant that their MP and the people of Sefwi-Wiawso deserve respect and an apology from the Speaker. The protest highlights the growing tensions between the Speaker and the NPP, with the party supporters feeling that their MP was unfairly treated.
The situation has sparked concerns about the relationship between the Speaker and the governing party, with many calling for calm and resolution. The Speaker’s office is yet to respond to the demands for an apology, leaving the situation uncertain and potentially volatile.
