In a dramatic turn of events, the Minority members of on the Parliament Appointments Committee, led by Alexander Afenyo-Markin, have rejected the nomination of Justice Srem-Sai as Deputy Attorney-General.
This decision was announced on February 26, 2025, after a contentious vetting session marked by heated exchanges and allegations of bias.
Afenyo-Markin expressed his dissatisfaction with the Chairman’s conduct, stating, “We are protesting your conduct in abruptly ending the nominee’s vetting on the grounds that I refused to withdraw my dissatisfaction with your ruling.”
He described the Chairman’s actions as “whimsical and capricious”.
The Minority Leader also accused the Chairman of handling proceedings with bias, citing an earlier incident involving Weija Gbawe MP, Ahmed Jerry Shaib, whom they claim was unfairly interrupted.
Additionally, Afenyo-Markin criticized the Majority for alleged attempts to obstruct the process, pointing out disruptions from the Attorney General and the Majority Chief Whip.
As a result of their dissatisfaction, the Minority has not only rejected Justice Srem-Sai’s nomination but has also withdrawn support for all other nominees vetted on the same day.
Afenyo-Markin declared, “The Minority Caucus hereby rejects the nomination of the Deputy Attorney General. That decision will be solely yours as a Majority Caucus”.
Furthermore, Afenyo-Markin warned that if the perceived bias in the vetting process continued, the Minority would reconsider its participation in future sessions.
-BY Daniel Bampoe
