Two members of the Board of Directors of the Construction Industry Development Authority (CIDA) have apologised to Parliament’s Committee on Ethics and Privileges over their conduct during a sitting of the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE).
COPE said concerns about the two directors arose at its meeting of October 8, 2025, held to examine CIDA’s audited annual reports for 2022 and 2023 along with the authority’s current performance.
What the committee objected to
According to COPE, the officials attended the meeting dressed in a manner that did not comply with the prescribed dress code for appearances before parliamentary committees.
They also left the proceedings without first obtaining the permission of the Chair, which the committee said ran contrary to established parliamentary practice and procedure.
The COPE Chair raised a question of privilege over the incidents. Both officials were subsequently summoned before the Committee on Ethics and Privileges, appearing on February 17, 2026 to answer allegations of contempt of Parliament. Both tendered apologies.
Apologies accepted
After deliberation, the Committee on Ethics and Privileges — sitting with the COPE Chair — accepted the apologies. The committee noted that the officials had acknowledged the gravity of their actions and shown an understanding of the importance of respecting the authority, dignity and procedures of parliamentary committees.
COPE said all individuals appearing before parliamentary committees are expected to observe the highest standards of conduct, follow parliamentary procedure and uphold the dignity and authority of Parliament at all times.
Neither director was named in the committee’s account of the matter.
Sources: Daily Mirror.
