The position of the Minority not to approve any of the Ministerial nominees scheduled to be vetted by the Appointments Committee today, Monday, has been described as political immaturity by the Deputy Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin.
The Minority caucus in Parliament announced on Monday that they will participate in the vetting process but will vote against all of 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.”
The Minority’s decision comes after the National Democratic Congress warned the caucus on Sunday not to approve any of President Akufo-minister Addo’s nominees.
However, in response to the minority’s position, the Deputy Majority Leader and MP for the Effutu constituency said he was disappointed with the minority’s behaviour.
“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.”
