‘Part-time politician and full-time kwashey boy’ – Ghanaians react to Carlos Ahenkorah’s ballot-snatching

10:08 - 07 January 2021

Ghanaians on social media have torn into legislator <a href="https://www.pulse.com.gh/news/local/akufo-addo-lauds-carlos-ahenkorah-for-resigning-after-covid-19-gaffe/fkcchtc">Carlos Ahenkorah</a> for snatching uncounted ballot papers during the process to elect the Speaker of Parliament.

The Tema West MP snatched the ballot papers while counting was ongoing and attempted to bolt with it.

He was, however, chased by some legislators from the National Democratic Congress (NDC), sparking chaos in Parliament.

Tema West MP Carlos Ahenkorah

The contest for the Speaker of Parliament was between incumbent Prof. Aaron Mike Ocquaye and Alban Bagbin.

Despite the chaos that marred the counting process, the Clerk of Parliament later announced Mr. Bagbin as the elected Speaker.

Meanwhile, Ghanaians on social media have criticised and trolled Carlos Ahenkorah over his ballot-snatching antics.

Below are some reactions from Ghanaians over the disgraceful incident:

Carlos Ahenkorah covered a distance of 37km/h

He’s the fastest man on earth at the moment pic.twitter.com/hEi8M3ZrHl
— BERNARD🃏 (@post_nobill) January 7, 2021

Carlos Ahenkorah won the 100 meter race for His former School 😂😂😂😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/geVbXfF4T4
— Tech Geek Africa (@techgeekafrica) January 7, 2021

Nana Addo mood after Alban Bagbin was sworn in as speaker of Parliament💔😭😂😂😂

Carlos Ahenkorah#7thTo8thParliament
The NDC pic.twitter.com/J5YfBLJppD
— Faith Abena Bonney💖❤️ (@AbenaBonney2) January 7, 2021

Carlos Ahenkorah kraa be slow guy,
Like the time he snatched the ballot paper naa, then he go throw give Kennedy Agyapong, the we will see you gat nerves to ask him to return the ballot paper
😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/ewkXfPfGMz
— _King ✝️ (@_mystermiser) January 7, 2021

Temple run for #7thTo8thParliament Carlos Ahenkorah be some guy 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂 pic.twitter.com/MqBHARCmJt
— Ghana Mr. Bean 🇬🇭😨 (@Ghana_Mr_bean) January 7, 2021

"Hello Mallam Tia. No. No. You can't explain anything. Your medicine couldn't make me disappear so I'm unfriending you on Facebook. Wo hu me Carlos Ahenkorah wɔ baabiaa dwane!" pic.twitter.com/hM8GonMw9r
— OB Amponsah (@OBAmponsah_) January 7, 2021

Stop disrespecting Hon.Carlos Ahenkorah..Stop comparing him to Usain Bolt..Honourable ein speed pass speed of light oo😂He can take 30secs travel the whole world and comeback with some time still remaining😂😂
— ARRHH❤️🇬🇭🇬🇭 (@Beyond__Kontrol) January 7, 2021

Usain Bolt is faster but Carlos Ahenkorah is the fastest 💨😔 pic.twitter.com/qnjSkoIHx0
— ꉓꂦ꒒꒒ꀤꈤꌗ🦁 (@kwabenareigns1) January 7, 2021