The Member of Parliament for Tain, Adama Sulemana, has come to the defence of Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga, describing him as the most liberal leader Parliament has seen in recent years.
In an exclusive interview with Metro TV on Thursday, November 13, 2025, Adama Sulemana dismissed claims by the Minority led by Alexander Afenyo-Markin that Mahama Ayariga bullies them during debates, saying the Majority leader’s conduct is rooted in fairness and respect for parliamentary procedure.
“Of all the Majority leaders that I’ve seen, the most liberal that I have seen is Honourable Mahama Ayariga. He allows the Minority to have their way,” Adama Sulemana said.
His comments follow accusations by the Minority Leader that the Majority side often uses its numbers to suppress opposing views to avoid accountability and scrutiny.
But the Tain MP strongly disagreed, arguing that the Minority has been given ample opportunity to express their opinions under Ayariga’s leadership.
“Every avid listener or viewer of this ninth Parliament, especially through the Appointments Committee sittings, will see how the Minority Leader has been given all the opportunities in the world to talk. He has turned opening statements into press conferences,” he noted.
Adama Sulemana said Mr. Ayariga’s strict adherence to the rules of the House should not be mistaken for arrogance or authoritarianism.
“When it comes to matters of law, Honourable Mahama Ayariga doesn’t joke. So if his insistence on following the law on the voting day of the Chief Justice is what they call bullying or being dictatorial, so be it. But I doubt most Ghanaians believe that,” he stated.
Touching on Thursday’s proceedings in Parliament, the Tain MP said he expects calm deliberations as the House debates and votes on the approval of Justice Bafo Boni as Chief Justice.
“I don’t see any heat coming out. I believe today will be a cool day,” he said. “I’m pretty sure he discharged himself creditably, and by the end of the period, he will be confirmed as the substantive Chief Justice.”
He, however, predicted that the Minority may stage a walkout during the voting process.
“I’m expecting a walkout from them because it will be hypocritical. They refused to take part in the voting, so it would be hypocritical to now come and attempt to vote,” he added.
Parliament is expected to convene at noon for the much-anticipated debate and decision on the Appointments Committee’s report on the Chief Justice nominee.
