In a recent statement, Assin Central Member of Parliament, Hon. Kennedy Agyapong, cautioned members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) about the tense and polarized atmosphere within Ghana’s Parliament. Speaking to journalists after Parliament was adjourned indefinitely by the Speaker, Agyapong voiced concern over the conduct of NDC MPs, warning that their current approach could lead to a challenging future in 2025 if they assume power without a strong parliamentary majority.
Hon. Agyapong, a known figure within the New Patriotic Party (NPP), stressed the importance of collaboration and urged the NDC to consider the consequences of their actions. He explained that should the NDC win the upcoming presidential election without a two-thirds majority in Parliament, it could face a severe legislative gridlock, especially if NPP members choose to resist their initiatives.
“With what is going on in Parliament, I will advise my colleagues from the NDC to be careful of what they are doing now,” Agyapong stated. “Assuming NDC wins the presidential elections and didn’t get two-thirds of the members of Parliament, will they expect the NPP to help them take decisions? If they are saying that Professor Mike Oquaye paved the way to declare seats vacant in Parliament, so they are also following the same way, then what will happen if they win the election and didn’t get the two-thirds and NPP MPs decide to mafia them. That is my fear.”
He continued by emphasizing that these actions could set a negative precedent for future parliamentary sessions. “Whatever is happening, if we don’t put an end to it and see how to move this country forward, we are failing the people of Ghana. If this doesn’t stop, in 2025, we will see worse of this in Ghana’s Parliament. Whoever wins the presidential election and didn’t get a two-thirds majority in Parliament will suffer.”
Kennedy Agyapong’s remarks reflect a broader concern about the division within Ghana’s legislative branch, where partisan conflicts have at times slowed down key decision-making processes. His statement has sparked discussions about the need for unity and mutual respect among MPs, regardless of party affiliations, to ensure stable governance. As Ghana approaches the 2024 elections, political analysts and citizens alike are watching to see if leaders from both the NPP and NDC can work together to prioritize national interests over partisan divides, avoiding the potential legislative stalemate Agyapong warns of.
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