The Asantehene, Otumfou Osei Tutu II, has said it is not the role of lawmakers to determine policy proposals to the executive.
He has therefore asked legislators not to frustrate the government in the implementation of its policies. He also asked the government to accept inputs made by other stakeholders, in the 2022 budget statement.
Although he advised the house not to frustrate the government in its role of implementing policies, the administration must also welcome other suggestions.
He made the statement at Manhyia Palace on Sunday, December 12.
“It is to our good that our representatives in Parliament subject national budget to the most vigorous scrutiny and to call for changes. Government must always also have the humility to acknowledge and embrace useful inputs from all sources.
“But our representatives need to also bear in mind that it is not the role to either determine policy for the executive or to frustrate them from performing their legitimate duty,” he said.
His comments come on the heels of the sharp division among lawmakers regarding the approval of the 2022 budget statement.
Source: Thedailysearchlight
