The (NPP) Minority in has boycotted a three-day orientation program being organised for members of the 9th .
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the ongoing retreat at the Volta Serene Hotel in Ho, the Speaker of , , described the Minority's reasons-cost concerns and lack of engagement in the venue selection process-as unacceptable. "We lost a great opportunity because the turbulence of has once again shown itself.
I only saw a WhatsApp message stating that our colleagues, our brothers and sisters of the , have opted out, giving a reason that is completely unacceptable," he stated.
While the NPP Caucus has also cited political motivation as the reason for the venue selection, the Speaker denied any partisanship in the selection process. "There is good reason why we choose venues for this; it is not partisan.