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The Parliamentary Minority Caucus has taken issue with the Majority’s claim that Speaker Alban Bagbin and them are impeding government operations.
The MPs for the National Democratic Congress said the Majority should stop blaming others and just reap what they sown.
Bagbin used an interlocutory injunction from South Dayi MP Rockson-Nelson Etse K. Dafeamekpor, which prohibits Parliament from approving new ministerial nominations, to block the approval process for the government’s most recent ministerial candidates.
This action was taken in response to a letter from the president advising against sending the anti-gay legislation to the president for ratification.
The majority has expressed disbelief at his choice, claiming that the president’s action does not diminish the power of the legislature.
The NPP MPs released a press statement on Wednesday, March 20, urging people to denounce Speaker Alban Bagbin’s conduct.
Minority Leader Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson responded to the Majority by stating in a statement dated March 21, 2024 that the Majority had been entangled in its own tactics.
The Majority was accused by the Minority of planning a deliberate propaganda effort to sway public opinion.
“After falling on its own dagger in Parliament on Wednesday, our attention has been drawn to a mischievous statement issued by the Majority Caucus blaming the Rt. Hon. Speaker of Parliament and the Minority Caucus for the development in Parliament.
“It is bizarre and unfortunate that the Majority Caucus accuses Mr. Speaker of arbitrariness and falsely claims that the Speaker and the Minority are sabotaging so-called government business.
“The Majority Caucus is engaged in deliberate distortions and grand propaganda to whip up public sentiments against the Rt. Hon. Speaker and the Minority Caucus with these false claims.”
Speaker Bagbin received praise from the Minority for his excellent direction of the Parliament’s business.
“Finally, we salute the Rt. Hon Speaker for his distinguished leadership and the very competent manner in which he continues to guide.”
Read the letter below:
Source: Ghanatodayonline.com
