Former Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber of Bulk Oil Distributors, Senyo Hosi, has criticised Ghana’s political leadership following chaotic scenes in Parliament that unfolded on Tuesday, December 9, questioning the image of governance being projected to the world.
Speaking on Joy News’ Newsfile on Saturday, Mr Hosi reacted to the turmoil that engulfed the House when members of the Minority Caucus abandoned their seats and converged in the centre of the chamber.
The confrontation, which briefly descended into a scuffle, brought parliamentary proceedings to an abrupt halt.
The chaos was triggered by heated exchanges over the declaration of the Kpandai parliamentary seat as vacant, a decision the Minority maintains is unlawful and riddled with procedural defects.
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Tensions had been simmering even before the incident, after Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga dismissed the Minority’s persistent protests, a move that further inflamed passions on the House floor.
Mr Hosi described the scenes as deeply troubling and unworthy of a Parliament that ought to embody the highest standards of governance and leadership.
“What kind of governance are we trying to communicate to the world?” he asked. “It is not something anybody sitting there would ever condone.”
He accused lawmakers of reducing Parliament to a theatre of petty bickering, warning that such behaviour erodes public trust and diminishes the authority of the institution.
“Let’s be careful. There is some bickering going on in Parliament, and you must start rising above it and stop acting like children,” he said.
“You are acting like kids. There should be some adults in the room to make sure there is proper order in Parliament.”
Mr Hosi stressed that the actions of MPs resonate far beyond the chamber, particularly in an age where parliamentary proceedings are broadcast live to the nation.
“People watch you on live television, and you are supposed to be the crème de la crème as far as governance in this country is concerned,” he noted.
“We learn from you. The tone of this country is what we see. You are the leaders of the country.”
