Ghana Election 2020: The Minority Caucus of in Parliament, National Democratic Congress (NDC) Members of Parliament (MPs) have requested that, the Speaker of Parliament, of the next government, which is the Eight Parliament should love above partisanship and reproach.
The Minority, lead by Honorable Haruna Iddrisu said “For Speaker of Parliament you will need somebody who is above reproach, above partisanship, familiar with the rules and has an unparalleled commitment to the good of Ghana and would hold the two sides of the house together for the good of Ghana and not serve any parochial interest.”
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According to the request by the NDC MPs, the next Speaker of Parliament should be highly tolerant, a non-partisan fora the good of the country.
Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, the MP for Tamale South also requested that, the large size of government ministry should be reduced to save Ghana huge sums of money.
“I will not, whether Majority or Minority Leader, negotiate with any president in the reduction of his government because it is a must.
“Parliament should not allow any president to appoint Ministers and their deputies to exceed 70. I want it to reflect that the citizenry wants preservation of public resources and its prudent use.
“You have to provide accommodation, security and vehicles be it four wheels or salon cars, they all come at a price which can be used to take care of a pregnant woman and a sick child somewhere.” He said.
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Hon. Iddrusu also asked “Why should you have 120 ministers for a small country like Ghana?”
