The Minority Caucus in Parliament has criticised the Majority over what it describes as an unproductive emergency sitting, arguing that the recall failed to deliver any meaningful parliamentary business.
The Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, Samuel Awuku, expressed the concerns on Wednesday after the House adjourned.
According to Mr Awuku, the Majority’s decision to recall Parliament created the expectation that MPs would deliberate on important matters, but members and journalists arrived at the chamber only to find little substantive business taking place.
He questioned the rationale behind the emergency sitting and said the development had resulted in unnecessary expenditure for Parliament and other stakeholders who had travelled to attend the proceedings.
Mr Awuku said MPs, journalists and other participants had committed time and resources based on the expectation that the House would undertake significant business.
He therefore described the recall as a waste of public resources and questioned whether there was sufficient justification for convening Parliament under the circumstances.
However, Deputy Majority Whip and Ada MP, Comfort Doyoe, rejected the Minority’s assessment.
She maintained that government business was ongoing and explained that Parliament was awaiting the vetting and approval of newly appointed ministers before proceeding with some of the matters on its agenda.
Madam Doyoe said the Minority’s characterisation of the emergency sitting as a waste of resources was therefore misplaced.
She insisted that parliamentary processes were continuing and that the absence of immediate substantive debate did not mean the House was not conducting government business.
READ ALSO:
OSP defends role in Asante Berko conviction, names five persons of interest
Mahama reassigns Dr Pelpuo to Presidency in second major reshuffle
