Order Order

Coming on standing order 67(1)(u) & 31, Interior Minister Mohammed Muntaka-Mubarak, has cited the minority leader for contempt on allegations made by Mr. Afenyo-Markin regarding recruitment exercises into the country's internal security services by a third party.

The Minister in presenting a statement to support his call said the minority leader made falsified claims aimed at derailing a fair process. According to Mr. Muntaka, the current system which is online based doesn't impose a financial burden on applicants.

Before an applicant can access the online portal, they must purchase a one-time e-voucher & complete application on the portal. Mr. Muntaka (MP, Asawase) therefore called on speaker to refer Mr. Afenyo-Markin to privileges c'ttee where facts would be interrogated.

Mr. Afenyo-Markin (MP, Effutu) in a response, implored the chair to discuss the matter in conclave but that was met with an uproar by the majority. He then retreated and called for a public hearing of the c'ttee on privileges and immunities.

Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga on his part said the privileges committee will uncover the truth of the matter. The first deputy speaker has accordingly referred the Minister's complaint to the Committee on Privileges and Immunities.