Tamale Central MP, Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, has criticised the change in the parliamentary leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
According to the aggrieved legislator, the timing of the decision by the party's hierarchy is 'wrong'.
Speaking on Asempa FM's Ekosiisen on Tuesday, the audibly displeased lawmaker explained that as far as he and other colleague NDC MPs are concerned, the current crop of parliamentary leadership have been diligent in their duties.
He, therefore, questioned the rationale for the change and criticised the party's leadership for failing to consult the entire Minority Caucus before effecting the changes.
"The timing is completely wrong. What is the basis of changing our parliamentary leadership?", Murtala Mohammed decried.
"They are only taking away the most experienced leaders and bringing the less experienced ones. Nobody told them we are dissatisfied with the leadership.
"Who told them we are unhappy with their performance?", the disgruntled lawmaker quizzed.
Murtala Mohammed's anger comes on the back of the change in the parliamentary leadership of the NDC, as contained in a statement on January 24.
According to the party, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has taken over from Haruna Iddrisu as the new Minority Leader.
Ellembelle MP, Kofi Armah Boah will replace James Klutse Avedzi as Deputy Minority Leader.
In a statement signed by NDC General Secretary, Fifi Kwetey, Kwame Agbodza becomes the Chief Whip for the opposition side and will be deputised by Banda MP, Ahmed Ibrahim and Ada legislator, Comfort Doyo Ghansah respectively.
The statement also added that "the new leadership would be charged to recommend consequential changes in the Ranking membership to Headquarters of the party for approval".
Meanwhile, a section of party faithful have massed up at the party's office in Tamale to demand a reversal of the decision.
According to them, the removal of Haruna Iddirisu is not prudent, as it could affect the fortunes of the NDC in the 2024 polls.
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