Speaker orders MP for Sefwi Wiawso to be walked out over disrespectful comment in parliament

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has ordered the removal of Kwaku Afriyie, the Member of Parliament for Sefwi Wiawso, after he made contemptuous remarks in parliament.

The incident occurred following the Speaker's announcement of new Supreme Court judge nominations.

While the microphone did not capture the specifics of Afriyie's comments, Speaker Bagbin evidently found them disrespectful and subsequently instructed the MP to leave the chamber, the report added.

"I will not entertain such disrespect, Marshal please take him out," the Speaker ordered.

On many occasions, the Speaker had warned MPs not to make passing and derogatory comments while sitting in session, which is a common behaviour.

However, this is the first time the Speaker of Parliament has taken any such action.

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