Okyeman Youth Petition Speaker Bagbin Over 'Offensive' Remarks on JB Danquah

Mar 7, 2025 - 16:07

Accra, Ghana - 07 March, 2025 - The Coalition for Youth Development in Okyeman has submitted a petition to Speaker Alban Bagbin, demanding action against Tamale Central Member of Parliament, Murtala Mohammed for allegedly insulting and labelling Dr. Joseph Boakye Danquah a "traitor" and a "CIA operative" during a parliamentary session on February 4, 2025.

The group has condemned the alleged comments as "offensive" and "disrespectful" to Dr. Danquah's legacy and is demanding that Mr. Mohammed retract his statement and apologize on the floor of Parliament. They also want the remarks to be expunged from the official parliamentary records.

Parliament's Clerk, Ebenezer Djietror, who recieved the petition assured the group that Speaker Alban Bagin will address the matter accordingly.

Source: Lead News Online