Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has reaffirmed his side’s commitment to cooperating with the government in forming its cabinet.
Speaking at a press conference on Friday, January 31, he stressed that the opposition does not aim to obstruct government business but is focused on ensuring a swift cabinet formation.
“We do not seek to obstruct government business. Our side is committed to fully cooperating with the government to form its cabinet and to get all appointments through,” Mr Afenyo-Markin stated.
He noted that this was the first time since 1992 that nominees had been fast-tracked, emphasizing the need for continuity in governance.
Taking full responsibility for his side’s actions, he said frustrating the process would only slow the country’s progress.
Mr Afenyo-Markin also appealed to his colleagues in Parliament, urging them to follow the Speaker’s example.
“If we want to follow our followers, there will be no peace in Parliament,” he warned.
The clashes on Thursday, January 30, escalated over the timing of the vetting process, with the Minority pushing to reschedule the vetting of two key nominees—Health Minister nominee Kwabena Akandoh and Foreign Affairs Minister nominee Okudzeto Ablakwa—to Friday.
However, the Majority insisted the process should proceed that evening, deepening the division in the chamber.
In his address to the media, Mr Afenyo-Markin also voiced frustration over the vetting schedule’s handling.
He accused the Clerk to the Committee of unilaterally advertising the timetable without prior consultation.
“The Clerk to the Committee is a partisan clerk. She’s a typical NDC member,” he alleged, blaming her actions for confusion and heightened tensions during the vetting.
