Nana Kweku Ofori Atta, a renowned security consultant and social commentator, has expressed his disappointment with the performance of the majority members of Parliament. According to him, the supermajority has been lackadaisical in its duties, despite being in the early days of the ninth Parliament.
Reacting to concerns about the apparent lack of interest by some members of the ruling party in Parliament, Nana Ofori Atta stated that the frequent absence of many MPs on the majority side represents a lack of seriousness on their part.
“The NDC side in Parliament must understand that Ghanaians voted heavily for them for a good purpose, and that cannot be taken for granted,” he emphasized. “Why are they mostly absent from the chamber? Are they no longer interested in going to the chamber to debate?”
Nana Ofori Atta believes that the anger with which Ghanaians rejected the erstwhile NPP administration led by Dr Bawumia must serve as a lesson to the NDC to get its house in order and serve the people, not their interests.
He stressed that parliamentarians owe it to their constituents to engage in quality debates and fulfill their oversight responsibilities effectively. This, he said, would help shape discussions that improve the lives of the people.
“The Ghanaian Parliament is meant for serious governance business and, therefore, requires seriousness from parliamentarians at all times,” he stated.
Nana Ofori Atta urged MPs to scrutinize every document presented by the executive arm, particularly those dealing with government contracts, to ensure value for money.
He noted that the country’s parliamentary democracy requires parliamentarians to be proactive in their duties. “We want to see our parliamentarians engage in quality debates that will shape policies affecting our everyday lives,” he said.
Nana Ofori Atta’s comments come at a time when many Ghanaians are expressing concern about the performance of their elected representatives.
As the country continues to navigate its democratic journey, it is clear that the expectations of Ghanaians for their leaders are high. It remains to be seen how the current administration will respond to these concerns.
In conclusion, Nana Ofori Atta’s call for parliamentarians to take their duties seriously serves as a timely reminder of the importance of effective governance in Ghana’s democratic development.
By: Bernice Nkrumah/newsalertgh.com
