Given the chaos that disrupted the vetting process last Thursday, Bernard Ahiafor, Chairman of Parliament’s Appointments Committee, has alleged that Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin insulted Weija-Gbawe MP, Jerry Ahmed Shaib during a heated session.

In an exclusive interview with TV3’s Alfred Ocansey, Ahiafor detailed the tense moments, stating, “Afenyo-Markin called Jerry Shaib silly and told him he wasn’t doing what he brought him to the vetting to do. Any member of the committee who listened to them heard the insults.”

The vetting process, which is a crucial step in assessing the qualifications and credibility of nominees for various ministerial positions, has often been characterized by rigorous questioning and political maneuvering.

However, the reported verbal exchange between Afenyo-Markin and Shaib has drawn attention to the growing friction between the Minority and Majority sides of the committee.

Ahiafor also addressed concerns about disruptions affecting the vetting process. “The suspension of two of the eleven members did not mean we could not work,” he asserted, insisting that despite the tensions, the committee remained functional.

He further criticized the nature of some of the questions posed during the vetting. “I’m worried about some questions asked during vetting.

“Some questions that will create humor are allowed during the vetting,” he lamented, raising concerns about the level of seriousness with which the process was being conducted.

Despite the controversies, the vetting process is set to continue. According to Ahiafor, Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga informed the committee that the Speaker of Parliament had postponed their next sitting.

“The Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, said the Speaker had postponed the meeting to Monday, February 3, at 11:00 AM and that the Committee could continue its work,” he revealed.