Parliamentary proceedings descended into chaos as the Majority and Minority clashed over the Speaker’s order for the continuation of the day’s business.
The disruption occurred when Minority MPs insisted that the House be adjourned after Speaker Alban Bagbin deferred the ruling on the Kpandai seat vacancy.
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Minority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh told Parliament that no government business should continue until the dispute over the Kpandai seat was resolved.
The Speaker, however, ruled after a voice vote that proceedings would go on. In protest, Minority MPs began chanting and trying to disrupt the session.
The situation escalated as Minority MPs dressed in black stood and moved toward the front of the chamber, while some Majority MPs moved forward as well. Both sides met in the middle, creating a tense standoff.
The chamber erupted into loud shouts and chants, with the Speaker repeatedly calling for order. Parliamentary marshals struggled to restore calm.
Despite the disorder, the Speaker continued with government business, keeping the House on schedule amid the disruption.
Earlier, the Minority blocked Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga from responding to calls for the withdrawal of a letter from the Clerk of Parliament declaring the seat vacant. The letter, dated December 4, 2025, was sent to Electoral Commission Chairperson Jean Mensa following a High Court ruling ordering a rerun of the Kpandai election.
