The Minority Leader in Parliament has advised President Akufo-Addo to restructure agencies and institutions under his wings to tackle recent challenges disrupting the country's growth and development.
Haruna Iddrisu said the recommendation will allow the government to address the composition of statutory boards and check decentralisation systems that have come to a standstill.
Addressing Parliament on Wednesday, he said the failure to constitute these boards has resulted in several projects carried out by road contractors coming to a halt due to unapproved funds.
"Our road contractors live on road funds, and they get monthly releases as the road fund is constituted. The Minister for Roads was inaugurated on March 5; we are ending in May. Why is the Road Fund Board not constituted? Why is it not functioning? How do you expect contractors to survive?
"The President must wake up and act urgently to secure and protect the interest of our road contractors by getting the Road Fund Board properly constituted," he added.
To the Tamale North MP, "all these are matters that are important and urgent that a serious President must be attending to."
The National Health Insurance Board, GETFund Board and the Road Fund Board are yet to be instated by the President.
Despite receiving information that individuals to take up Board positions are being vetted, Mr Iddrisu raised concerns over the failure of government to appoint persons to take up such roles for the time being.
"Who is acting in those capacities," he quizzed.
Latest Stories
-
Journalism is a noble profession, it’s not a crime – African Media Convention Chair declares
5 mins -
Central Bank completes first proof of concept as part of Project DESFT
8 mins -
Asantehene settles dispute between chiefs and Newmont
18 mins -
Van Persie named new Heerenveen manager
20 mins -
E-Cedi holds prospect of facilitating Ghanaian MSMEs participation in international trade – BoG
24 mins -
Sammy Gyamfi raises alarm over arrest of pro-NPP hoodlums in Okaikwei North
31 mins -
Churchill Otieno commends African Journalists at the 3rd African Media Convention
46 mins -
Thiago and Matip to leave Liverpool at end of season
51 mins -
Ghana’s Chief of Staff emphasises essence of journalistic integrity in Climate Change reporting
60 mins -
Minister highlights media’s crucial role in climate change advocacy at 3rd African Media Convention
1 hour -
Brazil named 2027 Women’s World Cup hosts
1 hour -
Renal Patients Association demands fairness in NHIS coverage
1 hour -
Theophilus Berchie: Towards a sustainable future: embracing Mahama’s vision for small-scale mining in Ghana
1 hour -
Voter ID cards of Akosombo Dam flood victims will be replaced for free – EC assures NDC
1 hour -
GJA President calls on African journalists to enhance media freedom with innovative approaches
1 hour