Minority boycotts vetting of deputy trade minister-designate
The Minority in Parliament has served notice that it will boycott vetting of the deputy minister-designate for trade and industry Kofi Ahenkorah Marfo, scheduled for today (Tuesday 2 July). Members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Minority Caucus in Parliament attributed their decision to what they described as the large size of the government. A … The post Minority boycotts vetting of deputy trade minister-designate appeared first on Asaase Radio.
The Minority in Parliament has served notice that it will boycott vetting of the deputy minister-designate for trade and industry Kofi Ahenkorah Marfo, scheduled for today (Tuesday 2 July).
Members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Minority Caucus in Parliament attributed their decision to what they described as the large size of the government.
A statement issued by the Minority on 2 July said the caucus cannot take part in a decision to place a further burden on already suffering Ghanaians.
“Members of the Minority Caucus on the Appointments Committee of Parliament will not participate in today’s vetting of the president’s nominee for the post of deputy minister for trade and industry,” the statement said.
“The caucus is affronted by the already large size of the Akufo-Addo/Bawumia government and its poor economic performance.
“We are again unable to support this nomination by President Akufo-Addo at this time because our country has gone through (and continues to go through) very difficult periods, including crippling economic crisis, food insecurity, debt default as a result of excessive borrowing, corruption in government and wasteful and reckless expenditures,” the statement from the Minority said.
Below is the statement in full:
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