Members of Parliament (MPs) have been urged to rise above party politics and focus on the collective national interest, especially during critical legislative processes such as the vetting of ministerial nominees.
Dr Frank Kulor, a lecturer at the Ho Technical University, and Ms Ekua Attah Obimpeh, the Public Relations Officer of the Tema Metropolitan Education Directorate and a lawyer, respectively made the call in a study copied to the Ghana News Agency.
The analysis followed the observations during recent parliamentary vetting sessions, which, they said, were marred by unproductive debates and politically charged confrontations that undermined public trust.
In the study dubbed: 'Understanding the Role and Functionalities of Leadership - A Critical Study of Recent Parliamentary Vetting in Ghana,' they noted that MPs must set aside their political affiliations and unite to effectively govern the country. "While partisanship has its place, it should be confined to election seasons, allowing collective efforts to drive national progress," they indicated.
