Ayariga defends petition against Haruna’s removal, says it’s to evoke conversation

The Council of Elders of the party in a statement on January 28, 2023, admonished the aggrieved members of the party, MPs and party leadership to refrain from further public pronouncements.

The legislator argued that though the party’s constitution does not explicitly state the rules and guidelines for the selection of leadership for the minority caucus, the national hierarchy could have consulted the MPs.

The Bawku Central MP said though the petitioners don’t stand on any legal basis and their petition lacks clarity, their views could have been sought.

Ayariga added that the emotions of the outgoing leadership and that of party members should have been taken into consideration before the decision by the national executives.

He noted that he does not bear grudges against the new minority leadership, insisting that proper engagements could have been carried out.

We are simply saying that in a matter like this about our welfare, you would have engaged us also

The legislator opined that the unnecessary media banter could have been avoided.