The Member of Parliament (MP) for Afigya Kwabre North Constituency, Collins Adomako Mensah, has affirmed that the leadership of the Minority in Parliament is being remote-controlled by the executives of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) from the party’s head office at Adabraka.
In an interview on the Wontumi Morning Show aired on Wontumi TV and monitored by Wontumionline.com, the New Patriotic Party MP for Afigya Kwabre stated that his colleagues on the other side of the political divide can’t do anything on their own in Parliament without seeking approval from ‘Adabraka’.
His assertion stems from the letter issued by the General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to the minority MPs not to approve any of the new ministerial nominees appointed by the president.
Reacting to the news Hon. Collins Adomako Mensah stated that what is more worrying is the fact that the current National Chairman for the NDC, Mr. Johnson Asiedu Nketia is part of the Parliamentary Service Board which is supposed to be bipartisan board.
“What is more worrying is the fact that Asiedu Nketia is on the Parliamentary service board and at the same time the Chairman for NDC. The board is supposed to be bipartisan but this is conflict of interest. You can imagine Asiedu Nketia’s contribution during their meeting”, he said.
NDC’S Statement On Vetting And Approval Of New Ministerial Nominees
The NDC has long expressed concern over the very large size of the current government and shares the views of most Ghanaians, including Civil Society, that it must be reduced bearing in mind the current massive economic mess, the country has been plunged into by the Akufo-Addo/ Bawumia government.
Despite numerous appeals, President Akufo Addo has quite characteristically, remained adamant and tone deaf.
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 with a view to reducing the needless drain on scarce public resources.
In this moment of haircuts, the most important thing the government can do is to do a “governmental haircut”. Our directive to the minority in parliament, we believe strongly aligns with the genuine sentiments of most Ghanaians.
Enough is enough.
Signed. Hon. Fifi Fiavi Kwetey General Secretary