Felix Kwakye Ofosu is the Minister of State in Charge of Government Communication
The Minister of State in Charge of Government Communication, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has criticised the Minority caucus for what he described as their attempt to assume the functions of the judiciary.
According to him, the Minority’s reasons for opposing the nomination of Sam George focused on trivialities and were inconsequential in the broader context.
Addressing the floor of Parliament on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, he expressed dismay and questioned when the caucus had taken on the role of a mouthpiece for the judiciary.
“I must express dismay about the reasons assigned for opposing, in particular, the nomination of Sam George. Mr. Speaker, I would have thought that they would cite some constitutional or legal impediments or even moral turpitude as the reason why his nomination cannot see the light of day.
“Mr. Speaker, they would rather say that Honorable Sam George has run some commentary on the head of another state institution, the judiciary, and this raises the question of when they became the mouthpiece of the judiciary,” he said.
The Member of Parliament of Abura Asebu Kwamankese also expressed concern over the Minority’s conduct, stating that it undermines the principle of the independence of state institutions and raises the possibility of interference by the legislature.
He argued that the Chief Justice, as the head of the judicial arm of government, has several avenues to address attacks on her, urging his colleagues not to overstep their boundaries by attempting to act as the judiciary.
“As far as I know, the Chief Justice has adequate outlets to express disapproval or disagreements with anything that anybody says. We must respect the independence of state institutions and not take over their functions,” he added.
The Minority caucus had opposed Sam Nartey George’s appointment as Minister of Communications-designate, citing concerns over his past remarks criticising former President Akufo-Addo and Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo.
However, he was approved following a majority vote in the House after the Minority abstained.
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