he Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has strongly condemned the derogatory comments made against Dr. Zanetor Rawlings, the Member of Parliament for Korle-Klottey, during parliamentary proceedings on February 4, 2025.
The incident occurred during a heated debate when a male voice was heard shouting, “Daughter of a murderer, sit down! Daughter of a murderer, sit down!” This outburst took place while the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, was addressing the House and calling for calm.
The remarks came amid tense discussions marking the 60th anniversary of the death of Joseph Boakye Danquah. The situation escalated when Tamale Central MP, Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, challenged the Minority’s exaggerated praises of JB Danquah’s legacy.
The exchange became increasingly heated, prompting the presiding Speaker, Andrew Asiamah, to limit contributions to parliamentary leadership, effectively silencing other MPs.
In a formal communication during parliamentary proceedings on March 3, Speaker Bagbin apologized to Dr. Rawlings and her family and gave the culprit an ultimatum to come forward within a week or face the consequences.
“It is regrettable that an Hon. Member was subjected to an unwarranted, unjustified and deeply offensive reckless remark. I apologise for repeating it. Such conduct is dishonourable, and I strongly condemn it as a behaviour unbefitting of a sitting MP.
“I extend my deepest apologies to Hon. Zanetor Rawlings, H.E. Nana Konadu Agyemang-Rawlings, former first lady, the family, the chiefs and all the good people of Anlo and Anlo land.”
