Honourable Ursula Owusu-Ekuful has strongly criticized the National Democratic Congress (NDC) over a directive issued by the party’s chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, calling on NDC Members of Parliament to boycott Parliament.
This directive comes amid an ongoing constitutional clash between the Supreme Court and Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin, concerning the balance of power between the judiciary and the legislature.
In an interview with Kwame Adinka on Pure FM, Ursula Owusu, the Minister for Communications and Digitalisation and a legal expert, expressed her alarm at the situation.
She described the NDC’s approach as “deeply concerning” and warned that the party is exacerbating the conflict without reason.
Ursula pointed out that the NDC’s defiance of the Supreme Court’s rulings undermines the integrity of governance.
“I think it’s deeply concerning,” she said, referencing the prolonged tension.The NDC seems determined to escalate this issue unnecessarily, and their actions have far-reaching implications,” she added.
She also reminded MPs of their primary duty to represent their constituents.
“Parliament is where the voices of the people are heard. An MP’s role is to represent their constituency, not to abdicate their duties based on party directives. To boycott Parliament is to abandon the very people who elected you,” she asserted.
Ursula also urged voters to carefully consider the actions of MPs when making election decisions.
“Any MP who willingly neglects their responsibilities doesn’t deserve re-election. It’s as simple as that,” she said firmly.