The African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA) has raised concern about the ongoing vetting process for ministerial nominees, describing it as inadequate.
ACEPA argues that the behavior of members from both sides of Parliament has undermined the process, preventing a comprehensive examination of nominees on critical national issues.
Dr. Rasheed Draman, Executive Director of ACEPA, has called for a reassessment of the Appointments Committee’s approach to ensure the vetting process fulfills its intended purpose. He emphasized the need to revise the committee’s operational framework to improve its efficiency, noting that the current methods fail to facilitate a thorough scrutiny of nominees on pressing national matters.
The remarks from ACEPA come amid widespread public criticism of the vetting process, with many urging Parliament to prioritize substantive discussions over partisan considerations during these significant proceedings.
