Drama unfolded in Parliament on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, as tension between Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong, and his New Patriotic Party (NPP) colleague from Ngleshie-Amanfrom, Sylvester Tetteh, nearly escalated into a physical confrontation.
The cause of the disagreement remains unclear, but a viral video circulating on social media captured Kennedy Agyapong expressing his displeasure with Sylvester Tetteh’s proximity to him on the floor of Parliament.
Sly Tetteh attempted to walk away, but a comment he made seemed to further provoke Ken Agyapong, prompting him to pursue Sly Tetteh, audibly calling him a “foolish boy.”
Deputy Majority Leader and MP for Efutu, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, intervened swiftly, escorting Sylvester Tetteh out of the chamber to defuse the tense situation.
Ken Agyapong, still visibly upset, returned to his seat, with MP for Okaikoi South, Patrick Yaw Boamah, later approaching him in an attempt to calm the situation.
Reports suggest that the altercation was sparked when Sylvester Tetteh attempted to exchange pleasantries with Kennedy Agyapong.