MP for the Ajumako-Enyan-Esiam Constituency in the Central Region, Cassiel Ato Forson, has lashed out at government officials in Qatar supporting the Black Stars in the ongoing tournament.
He said this move is needless at a time when the country is experiencing an economic crisis.
Venting his spleen on Twitter, he noted that “at a time of serious economic crisis, Cabinet Ministers and MPs should not abandon the important business of budget consideration to go and watch football in Qatar! The optics are bad! We need to show we are serious about resolving the crisis!”
At a time of serious economic crisis, Cabinet Ministers and MPs should not abandon the important business of budget consideration to go and watch football in Qatar!
The optics are bad! We need to show we are serious about resolving the crisis! pic.twitter.com/bhG2Dz3NvG— Cassiel Ato Forson(PhD) (@Cassielforson) November 30, 2022
It’s the World Cup season and every citizen is throwing their weight behind their national team, with high hopes of their respective countries winning the trophy.
Thousands of supporters across the globe have converged at Qatar (the venue for the games) to boost the morale of their teams.
President Akufo-Addo, visited the Black Stars at their camp to encourage them to bring the trophy to Ghana prior to Ghana’s first game with Portugal.
Subsequent videos also indicate that some government officials (MPs and Cabinet Ministers) are still in Qatar supporting the team.
Mr Ato Forson posted a picture of some officials including Communications Minister, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, and expressed his displeasure over the situation.
Source: The Independent Ghana| Jessie Ola-Morris