The Deputy Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has lambasted the Minority in Parliament on its the position of not approving any of the new ministerial nominees.
The Effutu MP says that position is premature and is a demonstration of political immaturity.
Speaking prior to the vetting of the nominees on Monday, Mr Afenyo-Markin urged the caucus not to allow themselves to be micromanaged by the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
“I’m disappointed in the NDC and if they really want to portray themselves as a party ready to take the reigns of government, then they should behave well.
What they are doing is way below belt and they are not demonstrating political maturity.”
The Minority earlier in the day addressed a press conference at which it served notice of not approving the new nominees.
According to the Minority Leader, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, the current economic crisis does not warrant new appointments.
As a result, he said although they will participate in the vetting process, they will not agree to any consensus voting on the nominees.
“We in the Minority wish to make it clear that we remain committed to ensuring greater scrutiny and will spare no effort to protect the public purse.
In line with this, we are taking part in the vetting process so that at the very minimum, we can scrutinize the President’s decision in bringing up those nominees.
However, the Minority will not subscribe to a consensus vote at the level of the Appointments Committee.”
This, the Deputy Majority Leader has responded to urging them (Minority in Parliament) to act responsibly.
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