Samuel Obeng, Executive Director of Parliamentary Network Africa, has expressed disappointment over the parliamentary politicking that has marred the investigation into the vetting chaos.
The Minority has called for the immediate removal of Emmanuel Bedzrah as Chairman of the ad hoc committee investigating the violence that erupted during the vetting process. They allege that Bedzrah has displayed bias through his public statements and has a conflict of interest.
In an interview with Eyewitness News on Citi FM on Friday, February 7, Obeng emphasized the significance of the issue and the need for a unified approach to address the public perception and reputation of Parliament.
“It is quite unfortunate that for an important matter of this nature, we are witnessing regular parliamentary politicking, caucus positions, and the like playing out. I say it is important because this matter goes to the core of Parliament’s reputation and public image. Therefore, I believed all MPs, regardless of their political affiliation, should be focused on this process that aims to improve Parliament’s public standing,” Obeng stated.
While acknowledging that parliamentary strategies and practices are typically adopted by caucuses to address specific issues, Obeng stressed that this situation requires a more collaborative and focused approach.
“Of course, this is the house where you expect that various strategies and practices will be adopted by various caucuses in ensuring that they deal with a particular matter in order to be able to make a win,” he noted.
Reflecting on the public’s perception of the disturbances in Parliament, Obeng highlighted the need for transparency and accountability.
“I think that for a matter that the public saw. It was in the full glare of the public, the disturbances that went on in Parliament. The public had a certain perception about it. The public expects a certain outcome from this whole process.
“We had expected that Parliament and the members of the various sides would have dealt with this matter differently than the way they are doing,” he explained.
