A session in Parliament on January 8, 2025, took a dramatic turn when Speaker Alban Bagbin referred to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Minority Caucus as a ‘micro-minority.’
This comment sparked an immediate objection from the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin.
Afenyo-Markin argued that the term ‘micro-minority’ was not recognized in parliamentary rules and demeaned the status of the caucus.
He insisted that the group be referred to using the official term ‘minority.’
Responding to the objection, Speaker Bagbin acknowledged the concern raised by the Minority Leader.
He clarified that while leaders within the chamber could use the term informally, it should not appear in the official records of Parliament.
Observers note that the Speaker’s clarification may ease tensions, but the episode underscores the ongoing challenges of balancing formal protocol with personal expression in legislative proceedings.
