In a dramatic turn of events during parliamentary proceedings on Tuesday, Feb. 13, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, Member of Parliament for Assin Central, clashed with his colleague Sylvester Tetteh on the floor of Parliament.
Reports indicate that the confrontation between Kennedy Agyapong and Sylvester Tetteh on was sparked by Agyapong’s approach to Tetteh to request repayment of a debt. As the situation escalated Deputy Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo Markin was prompted to intervene. To avert a potential brawl, Markin escorted Sylvester Tetteh out of the Parliament.
Meanwhile, as tempers raged and the lawmakers engaged in the exchange of words, the proceedings of the house continued unabated.
Later reports indicate that Kennedy Agyapong has resolved to go after the Bortianor-Ngleshie-Amanfro MP to obtain what is due to him, suggesting that what happened on th floor of parliament is just the start of the show.
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The incident has sparked discussions among observers, with many questioning the cause of the clash between the two MPs as well as the conduct of MPS in parliament.
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