The Minority caucus in Parliament has taken a swipe at the Majority for their low turnout during Friday’s parliamentary session, which led to a suspension of proceedings.
This is not the first time the Majority has been criticized for their absenteeism, with the Minority accusing them of neglecting their parliamentary duties.
On March 7, 2025, the absence of a quorum, requiring at least 91 Members of Parliament, stalled business, forcing First Deputy Speaker Bernard Ahiafor to call off the session.
Kwadaso MP, Professor Kingsley Nyarko, expressed his disappointment, questioning the commitment of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) members.
“We need one-third of the House to commence business. Ghanaians elected us to serve, yet the NDC, despite claiming to be a super majority, struggles to ensure attendance. This is unacceptable,” he lamented.
The Majority Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has defended the Majority’s absence, attributing it to logistical challenges, such as accommodation issues and office relocations.
However, the Minority has rejected this explanation, with Professor Nyarko urging the NDC to take parliamentary duties more seriously, emphasizing that the people of Ghana deserve better representation.
This is not an isolated incident, as the Majority’s absenteeism has been a recurring issue.
In February 2025, the Majority Chief Whip acknowledged that logistical difficulties were affecting attendance, but assured that these issues would be resolved by the end of February.
However, it appears that the problem persists, with the Minority calling for greater accountability and commitment from the Majority.
-BY Daniel Bampoe
