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Former Tamale Central MP Inusah Fuseini says the minority in Parliament does not need a change of leadership despite the criticism and backlash they are facing following the approval of Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta.
Speaking in Newsfile, he claimed that the change of leaders will only deepen the cracks within the bases of the Democratic National Congress (NDC).
He added that while he does not believe that minority leaders in Parliament have betrayed the rank and file, they nevertheless failed to manage the expectations of their supporters in view of the composition of the 8th Parliament.
This, Mr. Fuseini believes, is the heart of the problem.
“This is the first time in the history of the Fourth Republic that we have had a Parliament divided equally between the ruling party and the opposition and the fact that on January 7, 2021, the minority did what had never been done in the history of this country, they chose a speaker, so the expectations were high. “
“The grassroots were reasonably and legitimately expected to have those expectations. Now that those expectations were not met, what we are clearly seeing is the drop in that expectation. It is not a betrayal, it is not a leadership crisis. It is the failure of the minority in parliament and the party leadership to handle grassroots expectations in understanding parliamentary procedure and practice that has gotten us where we are. “
He explained that much of the criticism comes from within the party, so it is imperative that the leadership not only sit down and address the issue, but also find solutions that can help them weather the storm, but changing their leadership is not one of the most important. they.
His comment comes after minority leader Haruna Iddrisu and the leadership of the opposition Democratic National Congress (NDC) in Parliament came under pressure following the approval of President Akufo-Addo’s ministerial nominees.
Although the party’s leadership after a series of caucus meetings restored peace, cracks within the NDC side in Parliament deepened further after North Tongu MP Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa resigned amid the controversy.
Ablakwa’s law further opened the minority leadership in Parliament to criticism, with many calling for a change in their leadership in parliament and in the party ranks.
Former Kumbungu MP Ras Mubarak in a post described Ablakwa’s resignation as a vote of no confidence in the minority leader’s leadership.
But, the head of Whip, Mohammed-Mubarak Muntaka, of PM Express did not agree with that affirmation and assured to all the interested ones that the party is the control and “is not in crisis”.
“I can bet you that we are firmly in control. Only in a group of 137, they are not robots. Not all members’ minds can be read at any time. And you can’t expect everyone to agree on everything at all times. Very rarely do you get that. “
Haruna Iddrisu also responded to critics seeking to undermine his authority in the Legislature and maintained that he is “completely in charge” of NDC lawmakers in Parliament.
“As for undermining; I survived it, I will survive it, “he told a news conference Wednesday. However, he declined to comment on Ablakwa’s resignation.
Speaking about Okudeto Ablakwa’s resignation, Mr. Inusah said he does not approve of the North Tongu MP’s actions and added that MPs in parliament cannot always play in the gallery.
He stated that if the actions of the MP become a criterion for each member who is unhappy with some decisions, the party will remain in its crisis for a long time.
“An issue of this nature will require discipline and unity within the minority and unity in order to advance the minority agenda.”
