BoG boss, Finance Minister must appear before Parliament – Haruna Iddrisu
Minority Leader Haruna Iddrisu wants Parliament to summon the Minister of Finance Ken Ofori-Atta and the Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) Dr Ernest Addison to appear before the House to explain to them the measures that have been put in place to deal with the economic challenges. Mr Iddrisu stated on the floor of the House on Tuesday October 25 that the challenges are becoming unbearable to Ghanaians hence, the need to invite the Finance Minister and the Governor of the BoG to address the House. “The Minister of Finance and the Governor of the Bank of Ghana ,is to appear in Parliament to explain the measures that have been put in place to resolve the economic challenges,” the Tamale South lawmaker said.This comes at a time some Members of Parliament on the side of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) have asked President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to sack the Finance Minister Ken Ofori Atta and the Minister of State in charge of Finance Charles Adu Boahen. The NPP lawmakers who made the call said they will not be part of the 2023 budget hearing and debate if the President fails to act on their request.Addressing a press conference in Parliament on Tuesday, October 25, a lawmaker for Asante Akyem North, Andy Appiah Kubi said “We are unhappy with the developments in the country, we consulted our constituents who also expressed same sentients. “We want the President to remove Ken Ofori and Chares Adu Boahen. We are by this medium communicating our strong desire that the President changes the Minister of Finance and the Minister of State in the Finance Ministry without further delay. “We want to serve notice, and notice is hereby served that until such persons as aforementioned are made to resign or removed from office, we members of the Majority Caucus here in Parliament will not participate in any business of Government by or, for the president by any other Minster. “We hope that those of us in the back bench and members of the Majority caucus will abide by this prayer. We are saying that if our request is not responded to positively, we will not be present for the budget hearing neither will we participate in the debate. —Herald— For publication please kindly contact us on 0256336062 or Email: apexnewsgh@gmail.com
Rushi Sunak sworn in as prime minister
In his first speech as British prime minister, Rishi Sunak warned his country that tough economic times — and tough decisions — were ahead, that “mistakes were made” by his predecessors, that he would work hard to earn the people’s trust. He promised to govern with “integrity, professionalism and accountability at every level,” qualities he suggested were lacking when he resigned from former prime minister Boris Johnson’s government and led a revolt against his former boss. “Trust is earned and I will earn yours,” he said, but did not offer a list of policies or solutions. His brief speech, minutes after he was asked to form a new government by King Charles III, was tightly focused; there was no celebration, no victory lap. The 42-year-old Sunak, the youngest prime minister here in 200 years, stressed the word “hard” in his remarks. “I fully appreciate how hard things are,” he said. At the door of 10 Downing Street, he waved to photographers for the traditional photo op. He did not smile. A photographer shouted, “Be happy!” But he did not beam or give a thumbs up, as Johnson would have. He struck a pose of being all business. Sunak promised Britons “to put your needs above politics,” adding, “together we can achieve incredible things.” He will spend the day building his Cabinet — and the appointments will provide more insight into what direction he wants to take Britain. The day also marked the end of Liz Truss’s tenure as Britain’s shortest-serving prime minister, after just 49 days in office. Her attempt to cut taxes for high-earners and corporations without a plan to pay for it caused markets to reel. She backpedaled, but she could not save her premiership. Truss hosted a final cabinet meeting Tuesday morning and then made brief, defiant farewell remarks outside, saying she still believed in a high-wage, high-growth economy. “From my time as prime minister, I am more convinced than ever that we need to be bold and confront the challenges we face. As the Roman philosopher Seneca wrote, ‘it is not that things are difficult that we do not dare, it’s because we do not dare, that it is difficult.’” She stumbled somewhat over Seneca’s name. “It means lower taxes so people can keep more of the money they earn. And it means delivering growth that will lead to more job security, higher wages and more opportunities for our children and grandchildren,” Truss said. Truss, who will now join former prime ministers Theresa May and Johnson as a lawmaker on the back benches in Parliament, said Britain would continue to support Ukraine. She wished “every success” to her replacement. She closed with: “We continue to battle through a storm but I believe in Britain, I believe in the British people and I know that brighter days lie ahead.” Source: washingtonpost.com
Just In: NDC MPs files a motion for…
Members of the minority caucus in Ghana Parliament in compliance with Article 82 of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana, have successfully filed a motion for the immediate removal of Ken Ofori-Atta. Apexnewsgh.com report according to Mr. Ablakwa, they are glad there’s positive indication some of our NPP colleagues will support us./2 Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana For publication please kindly contact us on 0256336062 or Email: apexnewsgh@gmail.com
Breaking news: NPP MPs calls for the sack of Ken Ofori-Atta and Mr. Adu Boahen
Members of NPP Majority caucus has called on the president to sack the finance minister and the Minister of State at the finance ministry, Hon Ken Ofori atta and Mr. Adu Boahen According to the unhappy members of the Majority caucus, failure to sack the two failed Ministers , they won’t be part of government business and won’t participate in the upcoming budget hearing. More to come soon …. Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana For publication please kindly contact us on 0256336062 or Email: apexnewsgh@gmail.com