Don’t approve any of Nana Addos new ministerial nominees -NDC tells Minority MPs

Ahead of the vetting of the latest ministerial nominations of President Nana Ado, the leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has directed its Members of Parliament (The Minority Caucus) not to approve any of the new ministers nominated by the President of the Republic.

One of the reasons for the direction per the press release from the NDC is the current economic hardship being experienced by ordinary Ghanaians and the need for government to reduce its size of government.

“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 NDC further called on the Nana Addo-led government to undertake a “governmental haircut”.

The press release which was signed by Hon. Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, General Secretary of the NDC added that the directive to the minority in parliament it believes strongly aligns with the genuine sentiments of most Ghanaians.

Below is the full press release

PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

February 19, 2023

STATEMENT ON VETTING AND APPROVAL OF NEW MINISTERIAL NOMINEES.

The NDC 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.

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.

Signed.

Hon. Fifi Fiavi Kwetey

General Secretary