Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has formally apologized to the Judiciary for the heated exchanges that marred the vetting of Chief Justice nominee, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie.
The apology follows a clash between Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin and Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga during the vetting process, which led to the Minority walking out of the proceedings.
In his statement, Speaker Bagbin emphasized the importance of maintaining order and decorum in Parliament, citing the Standing Orders that caution members against using disrespectful language or imputing improper motives.
“I wish to reaffirm Parliament’s unwavering respect for the Judiciary as a co-equal arm of governance under Article 125(1) of the 1992 Constitution,” he said.
The Speaker has directed the leadership of the Appointments Committee to ensure that all future proceedings uphold the highest standards of civility, objectivity, and institutional respect.
