Majority caucus accuses Asiedu Nketiah of engineering parliamentary stand-off
The Majority in Parliament has accused Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, the National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), of encouraging the Minority Caucus to disrupt parliamentary proceedings.
They claim that Nketiah’s influence has consistently interfered with the smooth functioning of legislative activities.
This accusation comes after a recent directive from Asiedu Nketiah, advising NDC MPs to boycott any emergency sessions of Parliament.
He alleged that such sessions would only serve corrupt interests, casting doubt on the motives behind the recall of Parliament.
In response to these developments, Alex Tetteh Djornobuah, the Second Deputy Majority Whip, strongly condemned the NDC Chairman’s actions.
He argued that Nketiah’s stance undermines the parliamentary process, potentially hindering the country’s legislative progress.
Mr Djornobuah emphasised that the legislative body must function without undue interference, warning that such political manoeuvres could damage Ghana’s democratic institutions.
He called for greater cooperation among all parties to ensure effective governance.
“I disagree with the National Chairman of the NDC. If you will recall, about two or three weeks ago, what happened in Parliament, was not the fault of the Members of Parliament. It was the control of the [NDC] National Chairman because we have witnessed this on several occasions when we are trying to cover business in Parliament.”
“And if the NDC National Chairman, who is claiming that they are the next alternative to rule the country and this is what he is putting out, I don’t think Ghanaians should actually hear this.”
“We have a business to do for Ghanaians and the Speaker, in his own wisdom, will recall Members of Parliament to come to transact business for Ghanaians, we the majority side will come.”
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