The Minority in Parliament has been advised to reconsider their decision to boycott the vetting of Deputy Minister for Trade and Industry designate, Kofi Ahenkorah Marfo.
This comes after the Minority leader in Parliament, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, earlier announced the minority’s decision not to participate in the vetting of the Deputy Minister for Trade and Industry designate, Kofi Ahenkorah Marfo.
Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson revealed this decision in a press statement dated Tuesday, July 2 where he expressed frustration over the already large size of the Akufo-Addo/Bawumia government and its poor economic performance.
The statement emphasized their incapacity to back President Akufo-Addo’s candidacy, noting the nation’s persistently dire circumstances, such as a dire economic crisis, food hunger, debt default from excessive borrowing, corruption in government, and unnecessary spending.
The Minority also expressed disapproval of the President’s ongoing nomination of new ministers, claiming that this shows a lack of comprehension of the economic chaos brought about by the actions of his government.
In a latest development, the Majority Leader Afenyo-Markin has released a statement asking the Minority to reconsider their decision.
The statement revealed that government continues to engage in a whole-of-society approach to address our challenges as a country.
This, according to the statement, is to ensure that all our people in the various sectors are brought on board the business of national development.
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“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 characterized our relationship in this august House,” excepts of the statement added.
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