Member of Parliament for Bole-Bamboi, Yusif Sulemana has dismissed recent accusations by the New Patriotic Party (NPP), calling them signs of frustration.
The NPP had alleged that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is plotting to disrupt government business in Parliament as part of a broader plan to secure victory in the 2024 elections.
They pointed to a document titled “Winning the 2024 Elections and Beyond: A Comprehensive NDC Strategy,” which supposedly outlines a scheme by the opposition, in coordination with Speaker Alban Bagbin, to use its near-majority to frustrate government operations.
In an interview with Citi News, Mr Sulemana refuted these claims, stating that the NDC has no need for such tactics and dismissing the accusations as unfounded.
He also highlighted that individuals declaring their intentions to run as independent candidates were doing so of their own volition, undermining the NPP’s allegations.
“I listened to Richard Ahiagbah [NPP’s Director of Communication], and I couldn’t help but laugh. They’ve fabricated this document—I don’t know where they got it from—and are now using it as a distraction. It’s clear to anyone paying attention that they’re frustrated and looking for an excuse. Did they force MPs to run as independent candidates? They need to be honest,” he remarked.
The accusations come amid a standoff in Ghana’s Parliament, following Speaker Bagbin’s decision to declare four seats vacant after a motion from former Minority Leader Haruna Iddrisu.
Despite a Supreme Court order to stay the decision, the Minority insists it is the Majority, leading to Speaker Bagbin suspending Parliamentary sittings indefinitely due to a lack of quorum.
Source: Adomonline
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