Ekwow Spio Garbrah, the former Minister of Trade and Industry has attacked some supporters of the National Democratic Congress over what he sees as false self-righteousness on his part.
Spio Garbrah was particularly unhappy with the reaction of some party members in Tamale to the removal of Haruna Iddrisu as Minority Leader.
A leading member of the NDC said the actions of the party members were fueled by the misconception that they get special benefits when they have people from the city or region in the position.
He warned that while he is very happy that he has been appointed, party members may not be happy with the decision, but that does not mean they are going out on the streets and protesting.
He said that at any given time, the interests of the ruling party and not the interests of the parish of a few are chosen.
He compared the situation with Haruna Iddrisu to former captain Asamoah Gyan, warning that even if Gyan had decades of service to the country, Haruna would be removed at some point.
“Some of them believe that when MPs are in that position, they get benefits but they have to think about the future of the party. People from the North will claim that they have lost some positions but our flag bearer for the last ten years is from the side north. Voltarians are not complaining about this. There are no complaints from the Western and Ashanti caucus, so they should know that it is only a matter of time.
“The Chairman of the Council of Elders is also from the North, so he is well represented. Losing one person doesn’t change anything. He is still in Parliament so we can use his experience.
“Asamoah Gyan no longer plays football. He is no longer the captain of the team, does that mean someone is wrong. There comes a time when there must be a change in position. If you are in the team and the coach is changing, it does not mean that the manager is against you. It just means the manager wants the team to progress,” he told Sompa FM.
The Secretary General of the NDC on January 23 sent a letter to the Speaker of the Parliament, Alban Bagbin, in which he announced some changes in the leadership in the parliament.
Former Deputy Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has been appointed Minority Leader, replacing Haruna Iddrisu.
Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah has also been named as the new deputy Minority Whip. Kwame Agbodza took over as Chief Whip. Ahmed Ibrahim, MP for Banda, has been maintained as the first deputy Minority Chief Whip, while Comfort Doyo Cudjoe-Ghansah, MP for Ada, is the second deputy Minority Chief Whip.
The announcement has highlighted deep rifts in the minority with established positions for and against the move to the National Executive Council.
Source: Ghanaweb.com
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