The Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Andrew Amoako Asiamah, has reaffirmed Parliament’s commitment to its constitutional duty of providing oversight while ensuring that government business is not unnecessarily obstructed.

In an interview with JoyNews after the swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday, January 7, he stated that the role of Parliament, particularly the minority, is to hold the government accountable in the interest of the nation.

He stressed that such a role is essential for the good of Ghana and should not be misconstrued as obstruction.

“One of the main functions of Parliament everywhere in the world is to play the role of oversight. So if the minority is playing that role, it is for the good of the country.

“I don’t think anything that we are doing for the good of the country should be seen otherwise. We are not going to unnecessarily obstruct government business, not at all,” he said.

Mr Asiamah’s remarks come amid heightened political tensions, with some stakeholders expressing concerns about the balance between parliamentary oversight and the smooth running of government affairs.

However, he clarified that Parliament’s primary goal is to ensure that all actions align with the development aspirations of Ghana and its citizens.

“For me, that is not my business. We are all looking for the good of Ghana. Anything that will project Ghana, make Ghana look good, and ensure development for all its citizens, we are all for it,” the Second Deputy Speaker added.