Flagbearer of the People’s National Convention (PNC), Bernard Mornah, says President John Mahama is under no obligation to appoint any of its members into his government, stating that the party remains independent and focused on its own objectives.

Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Tuesday, January 21, he stressed that the decision to include PNC members in government lies solely with the President.

“Indeed, the point is for President Mahama to determine whether he wants to appoint somebody from the PNC or from the NPP or from any other place,” he remarked. “Failing to do that, it is his burden to carry.”

He affirmed that while PNC members have served in past governments, their participation should not be seen as an entitlement.

“It is not the first time that a PNC member has been in government. Under President John Kufuor, PNC members served. Under President John Atta Mills, PNC members served. In fact, in the first term of President John Mahama, PNC members were part of his government,” he explained.

Bernard Mornah, however, clarified that the party’s support for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the last election was not tied to any expectations of appointments. “

Obviously, the PNC took a solid decision to back the NDC to ensure that we were able to get change. But that is not to say that the NDC is under compulsion to appoint us,” he stated.

Despite the possibility of exclusion from government appointments, Mornah maintained that the PNC remains resolute in its political mission.

“The PNC remains a resolute political party. We have a duty to critique and to support government policies and programs where necessary, and so we will continue to play our role,” he asserted.

He further suggested that the absence of PNC members in government could be beneficial to the party’s long-term goals.

“If you appoint us, it is good. But if you don’t appoint us, probably, it’s even better,” he noted, indicating that the party has its own strategies to advance its agenda.

Mornah concluded by stating that the PNC will not be deterred by any political appointments or lack thereof, adding that their commitment to national development remains unwavering.