Ningo-Prampram MP, Samuel Nartey George, has called on Parliament to thoroughly investigate and sanction the individual responsible for referring to Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings as the “daughter of a murderer” during a parliamentary session.
Speaking on Accra-based Joy News, he stressed the need for accountability, insisting that setting a precedent in this case is crucial to upholding the integrity of the House.
“This is very easy to do if we are committed. I think Parliament must do this, and we must set an example,” he said.
The controversial remark was made on Tuesday, February 4, while Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin was addressing the House. A voice was heard saying, “Daughter of a murderer, sit down,” in an apparent reference to Klottey Korle MP Dr. Zanetor Rawlings.
Mr George stated that he had identified the section of the chamber from which the remark was made, specifically behind the Minority Leader and called on Parliament to use available resources, including CCTV footage and forensic voice analysis, to identify the culprit.
“The Marshals department must produce the CCTV footage of the chamber. It would allow us to see because nobody could have made those comments without some kind of gesticulation,” he asserted.
Meanwhile, the MP for Damongo, Samuel Jinapor, has denied allegations that he made the remark. Addressing the media, Mr. Jinapor stated that such language is not in his character and has been wrongly attributed to him.
“I didn’t even know such words had been uttered. When the video was brought to my attention, I found it totally false. It cannot be correct,” he said.
He further clarified his approach to parliamentary debates, saying he does not engage in cross-floor exchanges but waits for the Speaker’s recognition before making any public statements.
By: Ekow Annan/newsalertgh.com
