Bagbin to MPs: Speak Up or Shame the House!

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, is not happy with Ghana’s lawmakers — and he didn’t hide it.

On Tuesday, May 27, Speaker Bagbin expressed his deep disappointment in Members of Parliament (MPs) for failing to identify the colleague who shouted the offensive phrase “daughter of a murderer” at Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings.

The controversial comment was made openly in Parliament during a session held months ago, yet no one has come forward with the name of the MP responsible.

Bagbin addressed the issue in Parliament, calling out both sides of the House, especially the Majority MPs.

“A member seated in this House, surrounded by colleagues, made those remarks. Yet no one can say who it was? Not even those sitting right next to him?” he questioned.

He didn’t stop there. He challenged the Majority side for their apparent unwillingness to speak up, despite having a clear view of the incident.

“The comment was repeated — not once, but twice. Even the minority leader looked in the direction it came from. Still, nobody knows who said it?” Bagbin asked with frustration.

The incident in question took place on February 4, during a heated debate marking the 60th anniversary of Dr J.B. Danquah’s death.

During the exchange, a male MP was heard shouting at Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, the daughter of late former President Jerry John Rawlings, saying: “Daughter of a murderer, sit down!”

The remark immediately caused public outrage. Many Ghanaians called for accountability and disciplinary action.

However, despite wide media coverage and internal discussions, the identity of the MP who made the statement remains a mystery.

Adding to the disappointment, Speaker Bagbin revealed that even Parliament’s own surveillance footage failed to capture the moment, further complicating investigations.

“These are serious matters,” Bagbin warned. “Noise and shouting won’t move me — follow due process, and I will act.”

His remarks have reignited calls for Parliament to take a firmer stand on decorum, respect, and accountability — especially when one of their own is under attack in such a personal and insulting manner.