Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Member of Parliament for North Tongu, has sent his resignation letter to the Speaker of Parliament, signaling his intention to withdraw from the Appointments Committee.
On Tuesday night, he sent the letter to Speaker Alban Bagbin and Minority Leader Haruna Idrissu.
While the precise explanation for his resignation remains unclear, he believes that it is a personal and principle-driven decision.
Describing the resignation as a “difficult” decision, he said he took the step after “careful reflection and thoughtful considerations.”
President Akufo-yet-to-be-announced Addo’s deputy ministerial candidates will not be vetted by the North Tongu legislator, according to him.
The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has tendered in his resignation letter to the Speaker of Parliament indicating his decision to step down as a member of the Appointments Committee.
He delivered the letter to the Speaker, Alban Bagbin and the Minority Leader, Haruna Idrissu on Tuesday night.
The exact reason for his resignation is not yet known however he says the decision is personal and based on principle.
Describing the resignation as a “difficult” decision, he said he took the step after “careful reflection and thoughtful considerations.”
The North Tongu legislator added that he will not be available for the vetting of President Akufo-Addo’s yet-to-be-announced deputy ministerial nominees.
“My resignation is with immediate effect and therefore, I shall not be available for the vetting of nominees for Deputy Ministerial positions,” a part of his letter read.
Meanwhile, according to Citi News, the Speaker of Parliament has demanded a meeting with him to discuss the vote.
Mr. Ablakwa has served on the committee since the beginning of the 6th Parliament in 2013.
The committee has recently been criticized for accepting ministerial candidates for which certain Ghanaians disagree.
Following the appointment of Ken Ofori-Atta as Minister of Finance, some NDC members criticized their Appointments Committee delegates for not being detailed and critical of the candidate.
Isaac Adongo, the Deputy Ranking Member of Parliament’s Finance Committee, defied the Minority Caucus in the House by voting against Ofori-confirmation Atta’s as Finance Minister.
He said that he has several reservations regarding Mr. Ofori-Atta and that his party should have declined his candidacy.
“I have stayed out of the media because of the question of why we approved Ken Ofori-Atta. I don’t want my name to be dragged in the mud when I do not have control over the processes leading to the approval of one of my fiercest critic,” he said.
Source: ATLFMNEWSROOM
