Drama unfolded during the vetting of Attorney General-designate, Dr. Dominic Ayine, before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on January 13, 2025. Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin staged a walkout after a heated exchange over a question of potential conflict of interest involving Dr. Ayine’s law firm.
The controversy began when Suame MP John Darko pressed the nominee on the matter, despite the Committee Chairman, Bernard Ahiafor, ruling the question out of order. Tensions escalated as Mr. Darko accused the Chairman of suppressing his queries.
Mr. Afenyo-Markin joined in the criticism, alleging bias against NPP members. “The way you go at my members, especially the new ones, is not right,” he remarked. After the Chairman refused to reverse his decision, Afenyo-Markin and several NPP members walked out in protest.
The incident highlights underlying tensions within the committee as it vets President Mahama’s ministerial nominees.
