Abraham Ossei Aidooh, the former majority leader, has voiced concerns about the new standing orders of Parliament, pointing out possible difficulties for political parties in choosing leaders of their parliamentary caucuses.
This comes after Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu resigned on February 21, 2024, as Majority Leader. Political parties should be involved in the selection of caucus leaders, according to a previous ruling by Speaker of the Parliament Alban Bagbin.
The former NPP Tema West MP, Mr. Ossei Aidooh, contended in an interview with Citi News that any interpretation permitting political party participation in the selection process is legally incorrect.
Everyone is troubled by the way it is carved. It is inconceivable that a parliamentary group would select a leader without first consulting the opposition party.
For example, there should undoubtedly be some consultations because the Majority Leader was elevated to the position of minister. How could you select someone for whom the president is unfit to appoint as a minister?
“The Caucus is legally authorized to select a leader without seeking party approval; however, even if this does not materialize, they will not be in error if they do so.”
