Chaos erupted in Parliament on March 4, 2025, during a digitisation debate led by MP Isaac Adongo, who criticized the digitisation process as ineffectual. Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader, voiced his frustration over the proceedings, questioning the unprecedented disorder. These events raised serious concerns about the effectiveness and coordination of Ghana’s digitisation agenda.
On March 4, 2025, turmoil ensued within the Ghanaian Parliament during a debate centered on the digitisation strategy of the nation. The Member of Parliament for Bolgatanga Central, Isaac Adongo, strongly criticized the current digitisation agenda, questioning its effectiveness and relevance. He expressed concern over the reliance on physical cards, stating that citizens’ presence should hold more weight than a mere card left at home.
Adongo articulated a need for coherent digitisation, saying, “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?” He emphasized the necessity for a reliable infrastructure where digital data could be easily accessed during official transactions.
As Adongo concluded his remarks, First Deputy Speaker Bernard Ahiafor invited another member to join the discussion. However, the situation rapidly intensified when Minority Leader Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin raised objections regarding the proceedings.
Afenyo-Markin demanded clarity, exclaiming, “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?” His passionate plea highlighted the unprecedented nature of the chaos currently unfolding in Parliament.
The recent parliamentary debate on digitisation in Ghana descended into chaos, with notable criticisms directed towards the current digitisation efforts. Isaac Adongo’s commentary questioned the efficiency of relying solely on biometric cards, while Afenyo-Markin’s fervent protests reflected concerns over procedural integrity in Parliament. The events underline significant challenges regarding Ghana’s approach to digitisation and governance in legislative settings.
Original Source: www.ghanaweb.com
