MPs are breaking chairs we borrowed money to build – Rev. Mark Caesar fumes

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Mark Caesar Agbana, has strongly condemned the conduct of some parliamentarians during the chaos that erupted in parliament during the vetting of ministerial nominees. According to Rev. Caesar, Members of Parliament are expected to exhibit good behavior that aligns with their “honorable” title, setting a positive example for the public, especially students.

However, the act of resorting to violence during a misunderstanding, which resulted in broken chairs and destroyed items, damages the reputation of MPs. Speaking at a ceremony broadcast by GTV on X, Rev. Caesar expressed his disappointment at the indiscipline displayed by MPs amidst the nation’s economic struggles.

“We call some people ‘honorables’ because they must behave honorably, showing us how to live our lives and be good citizens. We teach senior high school students not to break chairs or windows during demonstrations. Yet, our honorable MPs are breaking chairs in a country struggling to borrow money to build infrastructure,” he said.

The clergyman urged authorities to punish those involved in the incident to serve as a deterrent. “I hope someone will teach them how to be honorable. We must strive to be honorable people, respecting ourselves and our dignity.

We promise to uphold our honor, even if no one else recognizes it. There are certain behaviors that are unacceptable, and I will not condone them,” he added. He made the comment after Members of Parliament (MPs), on January 30, 2025, overturned tables and destroyed microphones during the vetting process of Minister of Foreign Affairs-designate Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and Minister of Health-designate Kwabena Mintah Akandoh.

The Minority opposed the inclusion of Okudzeto and Mintah Akandoh in the vetting process, arguing that the agreed number of nominees had been exceeded. In an attempt to resist, Minority MPs overturned tables and damaged microphones, leading to a heated altercation between both sides. Following the chaos, Speaker Alban Bagbin suspended MPs who played key roles in fueling the incident.

Watch video of the clergyman’s comment below: You can also watch videos from the Minority after chaos erupted during Mintah Akandoh’s vetting SB/MA.