Minority in Parliament Displeased with Recall for Urgent Business

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has recalled Members of Parliament from recess for a sitting on May 2, 2023, to consider what he says is urgent parliamentary business. However, the Minority in Parliament is displeased with the recall, with allegations that it is an attempt to force MPs to approve the government’s decision to borrow more funds.

Minority Leader, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, took to Twitter to express his frustration with the recall, stating that it is difficult to comprehend why the NPP government continues to borrow recklessly despite the current economic challenges facing the country. He further slammed the government for destroying the Ghanaian economy beyond recognition for generations to come.

The recall comes after the House went on break on Friday, March 31, following the passing of three tax bills. On the same night, the MPs also approved two additional Supreme Court Justices who had been vetted by the Appointments Committee earlier in the year.

The Minority’s displeasure with the recall underscores the growing concerns about the government’s borrowing spree, which has been a subject of debate in recent times. The government has defended its borrowing, stating that it is necessary to address the country’s infrastructure deficit and spur economic growth.

The recall of MPs for urgent parliamentary business on May 2, 2023, is expected to be a heated debate, as the Minority and the government clash over the country’s borrowing situation. The outcome of the sitting will be closely watched by Ghanaians, who are keen to see how the government plans to address the country’s economic challenges.

SOURCE: Coverghana.com.gh