The governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) has called on its Majority Caucus in Parliament to “abstain from a scheduled vote of censure being sought by the Minority Caucus against Ken Ofori-Atta, the Minister for Finance.”
The lawmakers of the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) would today, Thursday, November 10, 2022, embark on a process in Parliament in an attempt to get the Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta relieved from his post attributing the current economic challenges to his abysmal performance.
As per the 1992 constitution of the country states, the sitting president is required to revoke the appointment of his appointee once a vote of censure is passed against the person.
A statement signed by the General Secretary of the ruling party, Justin Kodua Frimpong, said the directives were taken by leadership following a broader consultation and engagement with stakeholders.
“While the national executive body acknowledges the prevailing socio-economic conditions in the country and the need for urgent remedial interventions, it is our utmost position that the demand of the NDC-led Minority Caucus is ill-intended and aimed at derailing government’s efforts at resolving current socio-economic upheavals.
“The leadership acknowledges that the Minister for Finance is the leader of government’s negotiation team with the International Monetary Fund. Considering that negotiation with the IMF is nearly completed, the National Executive body of the Party strongly believes that the removal of the lead person spearheading the negotiation may adversely impact the progress made thus far,” the statement added.
By these directives, the leadership of the majority caucus especially the Whips are to ensure that no member of the majority partakes in the exercise.
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