Chaos in Parliament: Afenyo-Markin Questions Order During Digitisation Debate
On March 4, 2025, chaos erupted in Ghana’s Parliament during a debate on digitisation, initiated by MP Isaac Adongo’s criticism. He questioned the effectiveness of possessing a Ghana Card without appropriate access in practice. Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin protested the proceedings, emphasizing the unprecedented nature of the chaos in Parliament and calling for proper order.
On March 4, 2025, chaos broke out in Ghana’s Parliament during a debate concerning the country’s digitisation efforts, with intense exchanges dominating the discussion. The Member of Parliament for Bolgatanga Central, Isaac Adongo, strongly criticized the current digitisation agenda, asserting it to be ineffective. He emphasized the disconnect between possessing a digital ID, such as the Ghana Card, and being recognized in person at institutions, such as banks, stating, “What type of digitisation is this? You take my biodata on a card, and when I appear in person, I am not important, but the card lying at home is?” Adongo further argued that the digitisation process should be systematic and informed by a clear blueprint rather than being uncoordinated.
Following Adongo’s remarks, First Deputy Speaker Bernard Ahiafor called upon another member to contribute to the discussion. However, tensions escalated when Minority Leader Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin expressed his frustration with the proceedings. He questioned the integrity of the session, declaring, “What is going on? What is happening here? We will not allow this! What is going on in this chamber? No, this has never happened in the history of Ghana’s politics. Why?” This outburst reflects the escalating concern among members about the direction and conduct of the debate.
The events on March 4, 2025, highlight the growing unease within Ghana’s Parliament regarding the digitisation agenda. The heated exchange initiated by Isaac Adongo raises significant questions about the effectiveness of current policies, while Alexander Afenyo-Markin’s outcry underlines the disorder that can arise during critical political discussions. These incidents illuminate the need for more organized and coherent legislative processes in addressing pressing national issues such as digitisation.
Original Source: www.ghanaweb.com
