The minority threatened to vote against the new minister Akufo-Addo
The minority in Parliament said that on Friday, March 24, they will vote against the new Ministers and representatives appointed by President Akufo-Addo.
The group said the house should reject the nominations despite ties with some of the nominees who are members of parliament to help the government cut costs amid the current economic crisis.
Debating the report of the Appointments Committee on Mministerial nomination, Minority Leader, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson outlined some bases for the group’s position.
“We stand with Ghanaians, and we ask our colleagues from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to stand for Ghana and not for their friends. Mr. Speaker, the nominees are our colleagues, but the principle is not only them, but the republic of Ghana. They can be colleagues and friends and brothers, but it’s not about them. I invite you to look at their faces and vote against the republic of Ghana. For the future of our country,” he said.
The Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu however asked the house to consider the approval of the nomination.
“I only ask that we approve the ministers,” he said.
Speaker, Alban Bagbin said the house will decide the fate of the nominees on Friday.
Before examining the newly nominated ministers on Monday, February 20, 2023, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) ordered the Minority group not to approve them, describing the appointment as an insensitive move that will increase government expenditure in the middle. economic mess.
The nominated ministers include Member of Parliament Adansi Asokwa, KT Hammond as Minister of Trade and Industry with Member of Parliament Nhyiaeso, Dr Stephen Amoah as his deputy.
Abetifi Member of Parliament, Bryan Acheampong was also appointed Minister of Food and Agriculture.
Stephen Asamoah Boateng was appointed Minister of Leadership and Religious Affairs.
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