‘I was sick’ – Kennedy Agyapong’s excuse for absenting himself from parliament for 15 days

The Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Ken Ohene Agyapong appeared before the Privileges Committee on Wednesday, 15 June 2022 to answer questions on why he was absent from Parliament for more than the stipulated 15 sitting days during the First Meeting of the Second Session of the Eighth Parliament.

This follows the Speaker, Alban Bagbin’s directive to consider circumstances surrounding the absence of three Members of Parliament, pursuant to Article 97 (1c) of the 1992 Constitution.

Mr Agyapong indicated to the House that his absence was inadvertent, due to ill health.

Apart from Mr Agyapong Mr Henry Quartey and Ms Sarah Adwoa Safo will also meet the committee over similar charges.