The Majority in Parliament has accused Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), of orchestrating disruptions in parliamentary proceedings.
The Second Deputy Majority Whip, Alex Tetteh Djornobuah, claims that Asiedu Nketiah’s influence played a significant role in the recent impasse regarding a vacant seat case. He alleged that Nketiah’s directives to the Minority Caucus have repeatedly interfered with the smooth running of parliamentary business.
This follows a directive by Asiedu Nketiah advising NDC MPs to boycott emergency parliamentary sessions. Nketiah argued that such sessions were intended to serve corrupt interests, questioning the motives behind the Speaker’s recall of Parliament.
In response, Mr. Djornobuah expressed strong disapproval of Asiedu Nketiah’s stance, emphasizing the harm it poses to Ghana’s legislative and democratic processes.
“I disagree with the National Chairman of the NDC. If you will recall, about two or three weeks ago, what happened in Parliament was not the fault of the Members of Parliament. It was the control of the [NDC] National Chairman because we have witnessed this on several occasions when we are trying to cover business in Parliament,” Mr. Djornobuah stated.
He added, “And if the NDC National Chairman, who is claiming that they are the next alternative to rule the country, is putting out this kind of behavior, I don’t think Ghanaians should actually hear this.”
Mr. Djornobuah stressed the importance of Parliament operating without undue interference, calling for collaboration among political parties to ensure the country’s legislative progress.
“We have a business to do for Ghanaians, and the Speaker, in his own wisdom, will recall Members of Parliament to come to transact business for Ghanaians. We, the Majority side, will always come,” he concluded.