The atmosphere in Parliament turned tense this week as the Minority Caucus firmly rejected a proposal from the Majority Leader suggesting that members should simply file an urgent question to obtain information on the evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa. For the Minority, the stakes are too high for such routine procedures.
Addressing the media, Patrick Boamah, Member of Parliament for Okaikwei Central, made it clear that Parliament deserves more than written answers. He emphasized the national importance of the evacuation process, noting that it directly affects Ghana’s foreign relations and the safety and welfare of its citizens living abroad.
Boamah argued that the situation extends well beyond the scope of standard parliamentary queries and called for a formal appearance by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. According to the Minority, only a direct ministerial briefing would provide the necessary transparency and clarity regarding the circumstances surrounding the evacuation and its broader diplomatic implications.
The Minority Caucus is therefore urging the Foreign Affairs Minister to appear before the House to account for the government’s handling of the evacuation operation, underscoring their commitment to ensuring parliamentary oversight on matters of significant national concern.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com