Blows In Ghana’s Parliament Over Controversial E-Levy Bill [VIDEO]

Ghanaian parliamentarians late Monday night exchanged blows as the First Deputy Speaker Joseph Osei-Owusu vacated his seat to enable him to also cast his vote to pass the controversial E-levy under a certificate of urgency.

The Minority contended that Osei-Owusu, who was then presiding, cannot vote to pass the controversial E-levy under a certificate of urgency.

Although a voice vote was taken with the First Deputy Speaker ruling in favour of Majority, the NDC MPs called for headcount instead.

Mr Joseph Osei Owusu then decided to swap positions with Second Deputy Speaker, who had voted, so he could also take a part in the decision making.

The free-for-all fight ensued at the Speaker’s platform as Majority MPs attempted to seize his chair as he makes his way out of the Chamber for the Second Seputy Speaker Andrew Amoako Asiamah to takeover.

The marshals had a tough time bringing order to the House as they wrestle with some MPs to protect the Speaker’s seat, his documents and the mace.

Eventually, the Second Deputy Speaker Asiamah returned to the seat to adjourn sitting to Tuesday, December 21, 2021.

In the videos captured in the House, the MPs were seen throwing blows with some falling to their feet.

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