Parliament to decide fate of Nana Addo’s new ministers today

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin last night directed that the house debates the report of the Appointments Committee on the new Ministers appointed by President Akufo-Addo on Thursday, while the fates of the new appointees are decided today, Friday, March 24.

“We agree to disagree, at the end of the day, my decision is that we will debate [today, Thursday] and take the decision tomorrow [Friday]

I have listened to your submissions, I will permit three from each side of the caucus, ten minutes per person and we will take the next step

My proposal is that we take the decision tomorrow, but we will do the debate today,” the Speaker stated.

Prior to the vetting of the newly nominated ministers on Monday, February 20, 2023, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) directed the Minority group not to approve them, describing their appointments as an insensitive move that would increase government’s expenditure in the midst of an economic mess.

The nominated ministers include the Member of Parliament for Adansi Asokwa, K.T Hammond as the Minister for Trade and Industry with the Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso, Dr

The Member of Parliament for Abetifi, Bryan Acheampong was also appointed as the Minister for Food and Agriculture.