K.T. Hammond Briefly Presides Over Ghana's Parliament with Wit and Iron Fist
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K.T. Hammond briefly served as Speaker of Ghana's Parliament on March 5, 2024 in the absence of the Speaker and deputies.
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Hammond asserted his authority humorously, preferring "Member Presiding" over "Mr. Speaker" and warning members not to waste others' time.
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He ordered members not to leave the floor during proceedings and informed the Minority Leader of his new role when he walked in.
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Hammond took offense when a member suggested he had faced prosecution, forcefully refuting it and threatening the member.
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Video shows Hammond presiding over proceedings and asserting his intolerance for disruptions.