The Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Gbande, has criticized the government for allowing 24 designated ministers to start official duties without parliamentary approval.
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, indefinitely adjourned the House after a disagreement with the presidency regarding the anti-gay bill, putting the fate of the nominees on hold.
Despite this, the designated ministers and deputies have already begun their work. For instance, Gender Minister-Designate Darkoa Newman addressed the media on the Nungua Gborbu Wulomo alleged child marriage.
In an interview with Citi TV, Mustapha Gbande condemned this move as a violation of the rule of law. He warned that they would hold the ministers personally responsible if any of their actions resulted in financial losses to the state.
Gbande criticized the government for what he described as a disregard for the law in pursuit of political expediency. He questioned the motivation behind appointing ministers who have not been vetted and raised concerns about their competency and past scandals.
The NDC is adamant that the government’s actions are in clear violation of public concerns and outcry. Gbande emphasized the need for accountability and transparency in governance to prevent any further breaches of the rule of law.
