Social gathering ban: Agyeman-Manu reveals why he attended birthday party of NHIS boss [Audio]

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Member of Parliament (MP) for Asawase, Mohammad Mubarak Muntaka, has questioned Health Minister-designate Kwaku Agyeman-Manu on why he attended a party organised by the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) boss in June 2020 despite a ban imposed on parties and public gatherings by the president.

In June 2020, the Chief Executive Officer of the NHIS, Dr Lydia Dsane-Selby, turned 60 years and had a birthday bash, which was attended by the Health Minister.

Many people were left in shock and disappointment as it was a time when there were many talks about social and physical distancing.

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However, Mr Agyeman-Manu, responding to questions posed by Mr Muntaka, during his vetting by the Appointments Committee in Parliament Wednesday, concerning his presence at the party, said there was no breach of protocol.

 â€œI attended the NHIS boss’ birthday party last year. As health minister then, I was aware of the restrictions put in place due to COVID-19 on such gatherings, but we didn’t breach protocol as we were less than 10 people at the party.

“It was a restricted – a seriously restricted engagement. I wouldn’t call it a party,” he said.