Leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has asked its members in the Legislature not to approve any of the Ministerial nominees by President Akufo-Addo.
The party says the current economic hardship that has warranted a haircut is reason enough for the President to heed to the cries of Ghanaians to reduce the size of government to save the public purse.
In a statement signed by the party’s General Secretary, Franklin Fifi Kwetey Sunday, February 19, 2023, the NDC said the current exercise before the Appointment Committee of Parliament is an opportunity for them to execute their plan of making the government reduce its size.
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“Despite numerous appeals, President Akufo Addo has quite characteristically, remained adamant and tone deaf.
“The leadership of the NDC, has, against this backdrop, directed the Minority caucus in Parliament NOT to approve any of the new ministerial nominees and to further push for a reduction in the size of government with a view to reducing the needless drain on scarce public resources.
“In this moment of haircuts, the most important thing the government can do is to do a “governmental haircut”. Our directive to the minority in parliament, we believe strongly aligns with the genuine sentiments of most Ghanaians,” the statement indicated.
President Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo appointed Adansi Asokwa MP, KT Hammond as Minister for Trade and Industry following the resignation of Alan John Kyerematen who was the sector minister.
He also appointed Abetifi MP Bryan Acheampong to the Ministry of Food and Agriculture after Dr. Akoto Afriyie resigned to pursue his presidential ambition.
Former Director-General (DG) of the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA) Stephen Asamoah Boateng (Asa Bee) is also a minister designate for Chieftaincy.
Stephen Amoah, Nhyiaeso MP is now Deputy Minister-designate for Trade and Industry.
Dr Mohammed Amin Anta is now Minister of State for Finance replacing Charles Adu Boahen.
Below is the full list.
1. Member of Parliament for Adansi Asokwa, K.T Hammond has been appointed Minister-designate for Trade and Industry.
2. Member of Parliament for Abetifi, Brian Acheampong has been appointed Minister-designate for Food and Agriculture.
3. Member of Parliament for Karaga, Mohammed Amin Adam, who was stationed at the Energy Ministry as deputy Minister has been given a new post. He has been appointed Minister of State at the Finance Ministry. He is set to replace Charles Adu Boahen.
4. Stephen Asamoah Boateng has been appointed Minister-designate for Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs.
5. Hebert Krapah, who was Deputy Minister at the Trade Ministry has been moved to the Energy Ministry as Deputy Minister-designate. He replaces Mohammed Amin Adam.
6. Meanwhile, Dr Stephen Amoah is now Deputy Minister-designate for Trade and Industry to replace Herbert Krapah.
7. Member of Parliament for Akuapem South, Osei Bonsu Amoah, has been appointed Minister of State at the Local Government and Rural Development Ministry
By Felix Anim-Appau|Onuaonline.com
