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July 26, 2017
After seven month since assuming the reigns of governance, Member of Parliament for Salaga North constituency in the Northern region, Alhaji Alhassan Mumuni says President Nana Addo and his government are not walking the talk they promised Ghanaians during the 2016 campaign period.
He explained that even though he does not expect the government to perform miracles in just seven months, initial events cast their shadows hence his call on government to walk the talk promised the good people of this country.
Citing several instances including the appointment of 110 ministers and deputy ministers of State and their assistants, security threat caused by activities of vigilante groups, corruption allegation such as the BOST Saga, $ 2.25billion bond as some instances to buttress his argument, the Salaga North MP says the future looks bleak if steps are not taken immediately.
Alhaji Mumuni stated that it was only the NPP party lead by Nana Addo which had the luxury of a whole month to constitute a government since 2001 because other elections went through a run- off to determine winners.
The inaction on the part of government the MP noted was affecting the work of Parliaments because the legislative arm of government depends on the Executive to work properly hence the need for it to up its game.
“Today, government business in the house is nothing to write home about, I know that there a number responsibilities that Members of Parliament would have to perform but as government, government, government business is directed by the Executive and so if they don’t bring business to the house, there is nothing to deliberate on” he said.
He expressed concerns about the lack of serious law making business in the house resulting in many statements being made in the floor of the house.
According to him, MPs have a responsibility to make statements on current happenings in their constituencies and the country and also ask Ministers of State questions, and that they will continue to do so but believes there is the need for government to act seriously.
The Salaga North lawmaker assured of the Minority, NDC would ensure that it puts government on its toes to ensure that the right thing is done at the right time for the ultimate good of every Ghanaian.
Christian Kpesese/ ghanamps.com