Let there be a ceasefire – Agalga urges calm as extortion allegations rock Parliament

James Agalga, the incoming Majority Leader, has urged for a ceasefire and calm amid allegations of extortion involving Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin. Agalga stated that the matter should be left to the courts and state agencies to investigate, rather than allowing the situation to escalate further. He expressed that several legal and institutional processes have already been triggered and suggested adopting a wait-and-see approach.

Agalga declined to comment on the specifics of the allegations, citing that the Minority Leader had initiated legal action. He mentioned that some individuals had petitioned the Office of the Special Prosecutor, which has acknowledged starting preliminary investigations. Agalga emphasized the need for cool heads to prevail and called for a cessation of further escalation.

He acknowledged the seriousness of the allegations, which could potentially impact Parliament, and noted that the matter could be addressed by a petition to the Speaker of Parliament.