Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has expressed strong disapproval of President Mahama’s recent ministerial appointments, stressing that the government must be fully prepared from the outset.
He expressed concern after the Speaker of Parliament read out only three ministerial nominees: the designated Finance Minister, Energy Minister, and Attorney General/Minister of Justice.
Afenyo-Markin criticized the appointments, describing them as inadequate and reflecting a lack of readiness on the part of the government. He referred to the appointment process as “tot-tot” and “self-table,” questioning the government’s readiness.
He reminded the House that the administration had promised a 24-hour economy during its campaign, and the public expects them to fulfill that promise by being prepared to govern from day one.
The Minority Leader further questioned the government’s ability to manage key sectors such as energy, finance, and justice with only a partial cabinet in place. He emphasized the need for a full slate of ministers to handle the country’s affairs effectively. Afenyo-Markin called for the government to quickly appoint leaders for other critical ministries, such as Lands and Natural Resources, etc to ensure that the nation’s development needs are met without delay.
