The Executive Director for the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs, Dr. Rashid Dramani, has described as unfortunate, attempts by the Minority in Parliament to delay government business in the house.
Parliament could not start the debate of the 2016 budget because it could not form a quorum in the house on Wednesday, after minority members reportedly deserted the house deliberately.
[contextly_sidebar id=”bc65OP204xgjs91kYEZkOhO20vIfXz1E”]The Minority’s actions, according to the Deputy Minority Speaker in Parliament, Dominic Nitiwul, is as a result of comments they deemed offensive by the President.
But Dr. Rashid Dramani said even though the minority has the legitimate right to stage boycotts, such actions derail the nation’s development efforts.
Speaking to Citi News, he appealed to the leadership of Parliament to resolve the challenges so that the action does not cripple governance.
“I think it is unfortunate in terms of the effects it has on all of us because I think the country is waiting for Parliament to discuss the national appropriation bill so that the process of governance can continue. Having said that, this boycott is an accepted parliamentary strategy for the group to drive home its points and drive home its views through protest… I think there is the need for compromise, discussion, so as to bring the matter to an end.”
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By: Marian Ansah/citifmonline.com/Ghana
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