NDC Parliamentary Caucus file Motion for Censure of Ken Ofori-Atta
Earlier today, about 80 members belonging to the NPP Caucus in Parliament at a Press Conference addressed by the MP for Asante Akyem North, Andy Appiah, called for the resignation of the Finance Minister over the economic woes of the country.
The NDC Caucus in Parliament has filed a motion for a Vote of Censure in accordance with Article 82 of the Constitution, 1992 for the removal of Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta.
Earlier today, about 80 members belonging to the NPP Caucus in Parliament at a Press Conference addressed by the MP for Asante Akyem North, Andy Appiah, called for the resignation of the Finance Minister over the economic woes of the country.
According to the Memo signed by all the 137 members of the Minority and addressed to the speaker, they indicate among others that;
There is a despicable conflict of interest ensuring that he directly benefits from Ghana’s economic woes his companies receive commissions and other unethical contractual advantages.
Also, they indicate unconstitutional withdrawals from the consolidated Fund in blatant contravention of Article 178 of the Constitution.
Additionally, the illegal payment of oil revenues into offshore accounts is a flagrant violation of Article 176 of the Constitution.
Further to the above, they cite a deliberate and dishonest misreporting of economic data to Parliament and fiscal recklessness leading to the crash of the Ghana Cedi.
Finally, they mention of the alarming incompetence and frightening ineptitude resulting in the collapse of the Ghanaian economy and an excruciating cost of living crisis.
Parliament reconvened today, October 25 after its recess and is expected to consider a number of bills.