The Parliamentary Network Africa (PNAfrica) has strongly condemned the latest bout of chaos in Ghana’s Parliament, renewing its long-standing call for decisive disciplinary action against Members of Parliament involved in disorderly conduct.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, December 10, 2025, the civil society organization expressed “deep disappointment” over the disturbances that erupted on the Floor of Parliament on December 9.
The clash stemmed from a protest by the Minority Caucus over a transmittal letter to the Electoral Commission declaring the Kpandai seat vacant following a High Court ruling.
According to PNAfrica, the scenes witnessed, including MPs heckling one another, massing up in the well of the House, and attempting to seize the Mace, represent a grave assault on parliamentary integrity and an embarrassment to Ghana’s democracy.
The group described the attempted interference with the Mace, the symbol of Parliament’s authority, as “highly regrettable” and warned that such behaviour falls under actions considered contemptuous of Parliament as outlined in Order 30 of the Standing Orders and Article 122 of the 1992 Constitution.
PNAfrica argued that the recurrence of chaos is the direct result of Parliament’s failure to punish misconduct since the infamous disturbances during the election of the Speaker in January 2021. The organization maintains that this lack of accountability has emboldened MPs to increasingly flout parliamentary ethics without consequence.
“The sanctity of Parliament was pierced then, and despite PNAfrica’s persistent advocacy, the situation has been left to fester,” the statement said, noting that even the Speaker’s presence in the Chamber has not deterred MPs from unruly behaviour.
The organization recalled its recent reminder to Parliament after nine months of inaction regarding the chaotic scenes that occurred during the vetting of the first batch of ministerial nominees for the John Mahama administration. It emphasized that Tuesday’s events reinforce earlier warnings about the deteriorating standards of conduct in the House.
PNAfrica has therefore urged Speaker Alban Bagbin to draw on his experience and firmly enforce discipline to restore order and protect the dignity of Parliament.
“We once again urge the Speaker and Parliamentary leadership to crack the whip and ensure that all Members involved in this growing pattern of disorder are held accountable without fear or favour,” the statement concluded.
