The Majority in Parliament has asked the Minority to reconsider their decision not to take part in the vetting of the Deputy Minister-designate for Trade and Industry Kofi Ahenkorah Marfo. The Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin said that the reasons given by the Minority for their boycott are regrettable. He explained that the Government continues to
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The Majority in Parliament has asked the Minority to reconsider their decision not to take part in the vetting of the Deputy Minister-designate for Trade and Industry Kofi Ahenkorah Marfo.
The Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin said that the reasons given by the Minority for their boycott are regrettable.
He explained that the Government continues to engage in a whole-of-society approach to address our challenges as a country.
This is to ensure that all our people in the various sectors are brought on board the business of national development. While lauding the Government’s achievements, we also recognise the persisting difficulties. It is precisely these challenges that make it imperative for governance to continue without interruption.
The Minority in Parliament in announcing its decision not to participate in the vetting of the Deputy Minister in a press statement issued on Tuesday, July 2, and signed by its leader, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, said the Caucus expressed frustration over the already large size of the Akufo-Addo/Bawumia government and its poor economic performance.
Minority to boycott vetting of Deputy Trade Minister designate
The statement highlighted their inability to support this nomination by President Akufo-Addo, citing the country’s ongoing severe challenges, including a crippling economic crisis, food insecurity, debt default due to excessive borrowing, government corruption, and wasteful expenditures.
The Minority further criticized the President’s continued nomination of additional ministers, stating that it reflects a lack of understanding of the economic turmoil caused by his administration’s policies.
They emphasized their refusal to participate in decisions that would further burden the already struggling Ghanaian populace, especially given the financial strain of the bloated government.
“Members of the Minority Caucus on the Appointments Committee of Parliament will not participate in today’s vetting of the President’s nominee for the post of Deputy Minister for Trade and Industry.”
“The Caucus is affronted by the already large size of the Akufo-Addo/Bawumia government and its poor economic performance.”
“We are again unable to support this nomination by President Akufo-Addo at this time because our country has gone through (and continues to go through) very difficult periods, including crippling economic crisis, food insecurity, debt default as a result of excessive borrowing, corruption in government and wasteful and reckless expenditures,” excerpt of the statement said.
But in a statement, the Majority Leader Afenyo-Markin said “The Majority Caucus has learned with concern the decision by the Minority Caucus on the Appointments Committee not to participate in today’s vetting of the President’s nominee for the post of Deputy Minister for Trade and Industry. The reasons provided for this intended action are regrettable.
“The Government continues to engage in a whole-of-society approach to address our challenges as a country. This is to ensure that all our people in the various sectors are brought on board the business of national development. While lauding the Government’s achievements, we also recognise the persisting difficulties. It is precisely these challenges that make it imperative for governance to continue without interruption.
“Our compatriots nationwide will not view this august House charitably should we enable an interruption in governance merely on account of pending elections. In soccer, important goals are scored both in regular and injury time. Every moment counts. It is therefore our hope that our colleagues on the other side will reconsider their position and act in the best interest of the country, enabling with all good faith, the business of Government to proceed. We as a majority will endeavour to engage our colleagues with the same collaborative spirit that has characterised our relationship in this august House.”
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