News:
January 1, 2017
A legislator with the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) says imposition of leaders on the soon-to-be minority in Parliament would be fatal for the party.
Member of Parliament (MP) for Keta constituency in the Volta Region, Richard Quarshiga wants NDC functionaries to live by the ethics of democracy which place priority on consultation in the selection of leaders.
“We call it democracy and it must be so at all levels,” he told Joy News’ Parliamentary Correspondent, Elton Brobbey in an exclusive interview Friday.
Lobbying for the various leadership roles in the seventh Parliament has peaked with a week to the dissolution of the sixth Parliament at midnight of January 6.
Information gathered by Joy News revealed Employment Minister, Haruna Iddrisu has been tipped for the Minority leader position in the seventh Parliament.
Related Article: Haruna Iddrisu tipped for Minority leader amidst intense lobbying for positions
Current Majority leader, Alban Bagbin who is leading the NDC front in Parliament is likely to be made the Second Deputy Speaker of the House, a source close to Joy News has disclosed.