A group from the Anlo traditional area, led by the. Ziikpuitor of Anlo dukor and former Member of Parliament, Hon. Dan Kwashie Abodakpi, presented a petition to the Speaker of Ghana’s Parliament, calling for action against a Member of Parliament who made derogatory remarks about Dr. Zanetor Agyeman Rawlings. The MP in question referred to Dr. Rawlings as a “daughter of a murderer” during a debate on a statement eulogizing J.B. Danquah.
Dan Abodakpi emphasized the significant contributions of Dr. Rawlings’ father, former President Jerry John Rawlings, to Ghana’s democratic dispensation. He deemed the remarks “unfortunate and undesirable,” and Parliament’s Speaker, Alban Bagbin, condemned the act as “dishonorable and unbecoming of a Member of Parliament.”
The Speaker assured that swift action would be taken to identify the responsible MP and enforce punitive measures. He encouraged the member to come forward and opt for a plea bargain to avoid consequences. The Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, and the Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annor Dompreh, also urged the member to take responsibility and expressed hope for a prompt resolution.
This incident has sparked widespread concern, with many calling for greater accountability and decorum within Parliament. The petition from the Anlo traditional area is the second to be presented to the Speaker, following a similar petition from the J.J. Rawlings Foundation.
Ruth Abla ADJORL OLO
