The Assin Central Member of Parliament, Honorable Kennedy Ohene Agyapong has smoked peace with the colleague Member of Parliament for Bortianor-Ngleshie Amanfro, Sylvester Tetteh, following fisticuff in Parliament on Tuesday, February 13, while the House was in session. .
In a gesture symbolizing understanding and accompanied photos and videos which has emerged on social media shows the two Members of Parliament smiling at each other in the office of the Deputy Majority Leader and Member of Parliament for Effutu Constituency, Honorable Alexander Afenyo Markin.
The Deputy Majority Leader and Member of Parliament for Effutu Constituency, Honourable Alexander Afenyo-Markin and Majority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh were also present, playing instrumental roles in resolving the misunderstanding that ensued between the two feuding legislators.
The Deputy Majority Leader and Member of Parliament for Effutu Constituency in a subtle and joking remarks urged the former New Patriotic Party presidential candidate aspirant Kennedy Agyapong to throw a reconciliation party for all Members of Parliament.
“The prodigal one should have declared his intention to be presido early, so the boys will follow you”
Alexander Afenyo Markin, Deputy Majority Leader
Kennedy Agyapong And Sylvester Tetteh Engages In Near Fisticuff
In a surprising turn of events during today’s parliamentary session, the Assin Central Member of Parliament, Honorable Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, and his colleague from Bortianor-Ngleshie Amanfro, Sylvester Tetteh, found themselves at the centre of a heated confrontation that almost escalated into a physical altercation.
The tension in the chamber reached a boiling point when Kennedy Agyapong reportedly approached Sylvester Tetteh, sparking a fiery exchange of words that quickly intensified.
Video surfacing social media shows that the situation was so volatile that other parliamentarians had to step in to play the role of peacemakers.
Although the parliamentary session was ongoing, Mr Agyapong is seen in a subsequent video engaging in a heated verbal exchange with Mr Tetteh, vehemently urging him to step aside.
The sudden confrontation caught many Members of Parliament off guard as the argument grew more intense. As voices rose and accusations flew, the situation quickly escalated, with both legislators standing toe-to-toe, their faces contorted with anger.
It seemed as though a physical confrontation was imminent, with tensions reaching a fever pitch, however, before matters could escalate further, cooler heads prevailed, and fellow Members of Parliament intervened to defuse the situation.
The Deputy Majority Leader and Member of Parliament Effutu Constituency, Honorable Alexander Afenyo-Markin, took charge of the situation by creating a space for the two Members of Parliament of the ruling New Patriotic Party to express their grievances.
Thus, under the guidance of the Deputy Majority Leader and Member of Parliament for Effutu Constituency, Honorable Alexander Afenyo Markins the Bortianor-Ngleshie Amanfro Member of Parliament, Sylvester Tetteh was guided away from the Assin Central Member of Parliament, Kennedy Agyapong, which led to restoring order in the chamber.
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