A heated verbal exchange erupted between Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh Dompreh, and the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Petroleum Commission, Emeafa Hardcastle.
It occurred during a break in the Parliamentary Appointments Committee proceedings on Tuesday, January 28.
Although the exact trigger of the confrontation remains unclear, reports suggest it stemmed from a remark by Emeafa Hardcastle, who referred to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) caucus as a ‘Micro-Minority’.
The comment reportedly sparked tensions, leading to a back-and-forth between the two individuals.
The incident occurred during a brief recess in the vetting process, as the committee deliberated over whether to suspend proceedings in light of allegations made by activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor, accusing the committee of engaging in bribery.
As members and guests exited the hall, the disagreement between Mr Annoh Dompreh and Mrs Hardcastle became public, drawing attention from those present.
Emeafa: You are threatening that you will take me on because you are who?… what do you mean you are taking me on?
Annoh-Dompreh: You called us Micro-Minority.
Emeafa: But you’re Micro-minority. Doesn’t Afenyo himself use that phrase? Don’t bring yourself. Do you think you can bully me here?
The Appointments Committee has since resumed its discussions, while the sentiments from the controversial exchange have been carried to the floor by Mr Annoh-Dompreh.
Speaking on the floor, Mr Annoh-Dompreh complained urging that the House summons Emeafa Hardcastle before the Privileges Committee
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