The National Democratic Congress has directed members of its parliamentary caucus to boycott the approval of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s ministerial nominees.
In a statement signed by the General Secretary of the Party, Fifi Fiavi Kotey, the NDC asked its MPs to reject the nominees to save the costs spent on the executive arm of government.
“In this moment of haircuts, the most important thing the government can do is to do a ‘government haircut’. Our directive to the minority in parliament, we believe strongly aligns with the genuine sentiments of most Ghanaians,” portions of the statement read.
For his appointees who have resigned from their positions, President Akufo has chosen replacement ministers.
From Monday, February 20, 2023, the Appointments Committee of Parliament is anticipated to begin the vetting of these Ministers and Deputy Ministers nominated by the President.
Bagbin’s Announcement
For his appointees who have resigned from their positions, President Akufo has chosen replacement ministers.
From Monday, February 20, 2023, the Appointments Committee of Parliament is anticipated to begin the vetting of these Ministers and Deputy Ministers nominated by the President.
Also nominated by the President to be deputy Minister for the Trade and Industry sector is Dr Stephen Amoah, popularly known as ‘Sticka’, the Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso in Kumasi and former CEO of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC).
This is among a list of other nominations, which have been sent to Parliament for vetting and approval before the presidential appointment.
NDC’s Position
But the largest opposition party holds the view that considering the hardships in the country, it will be expedient for the President to prune down his appointees, something which they believe the President has turned a blind eye.Yet, the major opposition party believes that given the difficulties facing the nation, it will be prudent for the President to trim down his appointees—something they believe the President has ignored.
“The leadership of the NDC has, against this backdrop, directed the Minority caucus in Parliament NOT to approve any of the new ministerial nominees and to further push for a reduction in the size of government to reduce the needless drain on scarce public resources,” the statement added.
Read attached the full statement
Source: Peacefmonline.com
