Leader of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) caucus in Parliament, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has expressed disappointment in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) caucus for not showing up for parliamentary business.
According to him, Ghanaians should hold NPP MPs accountable for their actions, as he claims they have caused financial loss to the state.
Addressing the media, the Ajumako Enyan Essiam MP stated that parliamentary recalls cost the country money, and lawmakers must be held accountable for their absence.
On Thursday, Speaker Alban Bagbin adjourned the House indefinitely due to the absence of NPP MPs, which prevented Parliament from reaching the required quorum for decision-making.
The NPP had petitioned the Speaker for a recall on October 23, following an indefinite adjournment on October 22, citing urgent national matters requiring immediate attention. However, they failed to attend the session and the business committee meeting.
To Dr. Forson, this action by the NPP is an abuse of the Constitution and parliamentary standing orders.
“The NPP has done this a couple of times, showing nothing but disrespect. We urge the people of Ghana to take note of this behavior and hold them accountable,” he said.
He encouraged citizens to view this incident as a sign of poor leadership and to consider it when voting in the next election.
“The NPP Minority Caucus has consistently disrespected the Ghanaian people and caused financial loss to the state. This recall has cost the state, and they are misusing it. Ghanaians should vote them out for this conduct,” he added.
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