Emmanuel Bedzrah, Chairman of the committee investigating the chaos that erupted on January 30, 2025, during the vetting of ministerial nominees, has dismissed claims by the Minority Caucus that he is biased.
Speaking on the matter, Bedzrah insisted on his impartiality throughout the proceedings.
“We are waiting for them to come and testify. I have not seen any accusation against me for being biased. I am not biased, you have all seen the work we have been doing.
“We were even surprised that they didn’t show up. We are waiting for them on Monday, and if they fail to appear, we will invoke constitutional provisions as well as the standing orders,” he stated.
His response follows calls from the Minority in Parliament for his immediate replacement as Chairman of the ad hoc committee investigating the violence that erupted during the vetting process.
The Minority alleges that Bedzrah has shown prejudice in his public statements and has a conflict of interest.
Addressing journalists, committee member Kwame Anyimadu Antwi stressed the need for the committee’s reconstitution, arguing that it is essential to restore credibility to the investigation.
The investigative committee, chaired by Bedzrah, who is also the MP for Ho West, was established by Speaker Alban Bagbin to examine the events leading to the disruption on January 30. The chaos stemmed from a dispute between the Minority and Majority over the vetting schedule, ultimately resulting in a clash and the destruction of equipment.
The committee members include Kwame Anyimadu-Antwi, Gizella Akushika Tetteh-Agbotui, Abena Osei Asare, Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, Vincent Oppong Asamoah, and Bede Anwataazuma Ziedeng.
