The Member of Parliament for Okaikwei Central Constituency in the Greater Accra Region, Patrick Yaw Boamah, has publicly responded to criticism from his colleagues in the Minority Caucus regarding their decision to stage a walkout during the vetting of Chief Justice nominee, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie.

In a strongly-worded statement posted on his social media, the NPP MP expressed his displeasure with what he described as deliberate attempts by the Minority to “court enmity” against him personally.

The Minority had earlier staged a walkout during the vetting process, a move that has since sparked debate in political and public circles.

In his rebuttal, Mr Boamah posed a series of pointed questions aimed at clarifying his and his Caucus's position:

“Did the Minority participate in the vetting in any way?”

“Have I granted an interview?” – indicating he has not publicly commented on the issue outside his post.

“Did we sign the attendance sheet?” – suggesting a formal disengagement from the process.

“Did the nominee swear the oath before us?”

He concluded his queries by asking, “What is their problem with me?” and accused the Minority of “trying very hard to court enmity for me.”

Emphasising his focus and resolve, the MP ended his statement with a firm “Thank you,” signalling his intention to move past the controversy.

The public rebuttal highlights the ongoing tensions in Parliament surrounding the nomination of the new Chief Justice and underscores the deep-seated partisan divisions influencing key judicial appointments.