Leadership of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has directed the Minority Caucus in Parliament not to approve any of the new ministerial nominees.
This, the party said, is in line with calls of the Ghanaian public to President Akufo-Addo to reduce the size of his government in view of the current economic challenges bedeviling the country.
A statement issued by the NDC and signed by the General Secretary, Fifi Kwetey indicated the party has long expressed concern over the very large size of the current government and shares the views of most Ghanaians, including Civil Society, that it must be reduced bearing in mind the current massive economic mess, the country has been plunged into by the Akufo-Addo/ Bawumia government
“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,” the statement said.
The party stressed 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. Enough is enough,” the statement said.