The Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh Dompreh, has reported Victoria Emeafa Hardcastle, the acting CEO of the Petroleum Commission, to the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, over alleged insults and derogatory comments made during the vetting of Defense Minister-designate Dr. Edward Omane Buamah.
A viral video circulating online shows Madam Emeafa Hardcastle engaging in a heated exchange with the Nsawam Adoagyiri lawmaker addressing him as “micro minority,” a term popularized by Speaker Alban Bagbin to tease the NPP side in Parliament.
Annoh Dompreh took offense to the comment, questioning its meaning and intent.
The exchange escalated when Madam Victoria Emefa Hardcastle noted that she cannot be bullied after demanding to know if Annoh Dompreh was threatening her and also stating that Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo Markin is aware of the “micro minority” phrase.
Madam Emeafa Hardcastle also referred to Annoh Dompreh as a “silly gentleman,” further infuriating him.
Speaking on the floor of Parliament, the Nsawam Adoagyiri MP, Frank Annoh Dompreh, made a strong case for Madam Victoria Emeafa Hardcastle to be held accountable for her alleged derogatory comments towards him.
According to Annoh Dompreh, taking action against the acting CEO of Petroleum Commission would serve as a deterrent to others who might consider unjustly attacking members of Parliament.
He emphasized the need to protect the integrity and dignity of Parliament and its members.
However, Kwame Governs Agbodza,
Member of Parliament for Adaklu, called for calm and restraint in the wake of a heated exchange between Annoh Dompreh and Emeafa Hardcastle.
He disclosed that Annoh Dompreh informed him that Madam Emeafa Hardcastle has apologized sincerely for her actions and, importantly, doesn’t have a history of disparaging Parliament, therefore, she should be pardoned.
Meanwhile, the Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has taken up the matter to invite Madam Emeafa Hardcastle on Thursday, January 30, to deal with the matter and report to the house.
Below is a transcription of the exchange between Minority Chief Whip Annoh Dompreh and Madam Emeafa Hardcastle
“Are you threatening me that you are who?” Victoria Emeafa Hardcastle questioned.
Annoh Dompreh retorted “why? What’s the meaning of that?”
“Don’t bring yourself. What do you mean by you’re taking me on! What does that phrase mean?” She stated.
Annoh Dompreh stated, “You call me micro minority!”
“Doesn’t Afenyo Markin [Minority Leader] know that phrase? I don’t have time for you. You think you can bully me here eei!” The Ag. Petroleum Commission CEO angrily noted.
“Not this silly gentleman?” She was heard telling an unidentified man.
“You heard the word she used. She called me silly?” Unhappy Annoh Dompreh indicated.
“Are you a silly child?” She questioned.
“No, no…we will deal with this matter,” Annoh Dompreh threatened.
“Did I mention your name? You that you were fighting on TV about this your seat you’re coming to flex over here. Did I mention your name?” She said.
“You cannot call me silly” Annoh Dompreh interjected.
“Did I mention your name?” Victoria Emeafa Hardcastle quizzed.
“Did I mention your name? You can carry a cross you wish to carry!” she exclaimed.
