Parliamentary Clash Erupts Over Nurses' Strike in Ghana

Ghanaian Parliament erupts in chaos as Deputy Speaker clashes with Health Committee over nurses' strike. A heated debate unfolded in Ghana's Parliament today concerning the ongoing strike by the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA). The dispute centered around an urgent statement requested by the minority members on the Health Committee, addressing the critical situation caused by the strike. A Ranking Member on the committee, visibly agitated, accused the Deputy Speaker of partisan behavior, preventing the minority from raising the urgent matter. "The Deputy Speaker's actions are unacceptable," the Ranking Member stated, "This is a matter of life and death, and we need to be heard." The video footage shows the tense atmosphere escalating into a physical altercation, with parliamentarians engaging in heated exchanges and pushing each other. The Deputy Speaker's response, while not clearly audible in the video, appears to be a defense of his actions. The incident highlights the deep divisions within the Ghanaian Parliament and the challenges in addressing critical national issues. The ongoing nurses' strike continues to disrupt healthcare services across the country, adding urgency to the need for a resolution.