Ghana Parliament Erupts in Chaos: MP Forcibly Removed Amid Nurses' Strike Debate

Ghana's Parliament descends into chaos after MP's forceful removal. Accra, Ghana – Tensions surrounding the ongoing nurses' strike boiled over in Ghana's Parliament on June 10, 2025, resulting in a chaotic scene. MP Dr. Ayew Afriye attempted to address the issue during the session, despite the Speaker's ruling against it. This led to a physical altercation, with Dr. Afriye being forcibly removed from the chamber by marshals. Eyewitnesses reported a surge of shouting and pushing among MPs. "It was utter pandemonium," said one unnamed MP. The Speaker ordered the immediate adjournment of the session until Wednesday. The incident underscores the deep divisions within Parliament regarding the nurses' strike and the handling of dissenting voices. The video footage provides compelling evidence of the event's intensity.