The operations of Parliament faced renewed disruption this week as key ministers repeatedly failed to appear to answer urgent parliamentary questions,
The operations of Parliament faced renewed disruption this week as key ministers repeatedly failed to appear to answer urgent parliamentary questions, prompting the Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, to publicly call for an immediate ministerial reshuffle.
During proceedings on Tuesday, the Nsawam-Adoagyiri MP, Frank Annoh-Dompreh highlighted the chronic absence of ministers as a growing concern that hampers the legislative process.
He specifically pointed to a long-standing question scheduled for the Minister for Public Sector Reform that has yet to be addressed, warning that continued delays would pose serious procedural challenges ahead of Parliament’s scheduled recess.
The situation was further complicated when the Minister for Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku formally notified the House of his inability to attend the session.
While Mr. Annoh-Dompreh praised the minister for his prior diligence, he stressed that parliamentary duties necessitate a representative in his stead.
“His deputy must be here,” he insisted, emphasizing the importance of accountability in government operations.
Turning his critique to the Executive, the Nsawam-Adoagyiri MP urged President John Mahama to take decisive action.
“The President must be watching. The first reshuffle must happen,” he declared, suggesting that ministers “not ready to do public business” be replaced to restore efficiency in Parliament.
He also alluded to other ministers, including Honourable Vanderpuye, whose long delays in responding to parliamentary matters have drawn attention.
This call for a reshuffle comes amid rising public frustration over government inefficiencies and repeated absences of ministers from parliamentary sittings, raising questions about adherence to protocol and the effectiveness of the current cabinet.
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