The vetting of Deputy Attorney General and Justice Minister-designate, Justice Srem-Sai, took an unexpected turn following a heated exchange between the Chairman of the Appointments Committee and Ranking Member, Alexander Afenyo-Markin.
Tensions flared after Afenyo-Markin requested the nominee to demonstrate a particular dance, stating, “We are here to learn about our country. It is also about our culture.”
However, the Chairman found the request inappropriate for the setting and overruled the question, leading to a sharp disagreement.
Displeased with the ruling, Afenyo-Markin accused the Chairman of being “whimsical and capricious” in his handling of proceedings.
The Chairman then demanded that Afenyo-Markin withdraw his remarks, but he stood his ground, responding, “Chairman, I won’t withdraw. You rudely overruled me.”
As the standoff intensified, Chairman Bernard Ahiafor firmly asserted his authority, declaring, “To demonstrate to you that I am the chairman of this particular vetting committee, that may be your last question.”
The escalating dispute ultimately led to an abrupt end of the vetting session.
