Speaker Alban Bagbin Denounces 'Unwarranted' Attack on Zanetor Rawlings, Calls for Probe
Accra, Ghana - 04 March, 2025 - Ghana's Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has denounced a shocking outburst directed at Dr. Zanetor Rawlings, a member of parliament from Korle-Klottey, where she was subjected to a barrage of insults during a heated debate on February 4, 2025.
The outburst, which was made by an unidentified male voice,shouting “daughter of a murderer, sit down! Daughter of a murderer, sit down!“ This prompted Speaker Andrew Asiamah to step in and restrict further comments to parliamentary leaders.
The controversy unfolded during a discussion marking the 60th anniversary of Joseph Boakye Danquah's death, with tensions escalating after Tamale Central MP Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed questioned the Minority's praise for Danquah's legacy.
In response to the incident, Speaker Alban Bagbin issued a formal apology on March 3, condemning the behavior and giving the unidentified culprit an ultimatum to come forward within a week or face consequences.
The Speaker also extended apologies to Dr. Rawlings, her family, and the people of Anlo and Anlo land.
“It is regrettable that an Hon. Member was subjected to an unwarranted, unjustified and deeply offensive reckless remark. I apologise for repeating it. Such conduct is dishonourable, and I strongly condemn it as a behaviour unbefitting of a sitting MP,'' he stated.
“I extend my deepest apologies to Hon. Zanetor Rawlings, H.E. Nana Konadu Agyemang-Rawlings, former first lady, the family, the chiefs and all the good people of Anlo and Anlo land,'' Speaker Bagbin added.
The incident has sparked widespread outrage, with the J.J. Rawlings Foundation petitioning Speaker Bagbin to investigate the incident and hold the responsible MP accountable for the derogatory comments.
Source: Lead News Online
