Asiedu Nketiah behind parliamentary impasse – Djornobuah

The Majority in Parliament has accused Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, the National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), of exerting undue influence over the Minority Caucus to obstruct parliamentary proceedings.

According to the Majority, this alleged interference from the NDC leadership has repeatedly disrupted the smooth conduct of parliamentary business. The accusations come after Asiedu Nketiah reportedly directed NDC MPs to boycott any emergency recall of Parliament, claiming such sessions would serve corrupt purposes.

Reacting to these developments, Alex Tetteh Djornobuah, the Second Deputy Majority Whip, criticized the NDC Chairman’s actions, describing them as detrimental to Ghana’s legislative process.

“I disagree with the National Chairman of the NDC. If you will recall, about two or three weeks ago, what happened in Parliament was not the fault of the Members of Parliament. It was the control of the [NDC] National Chairman because we have witnessed this on several occasions when we are trying to cover business in Parliament,” he stated.

Djornobuah further questioned the credibility of the NDC as a viable alternative for governance, citing the alleged actions of their Chairman. “And if the NDC National Chairman, who is claiming that they are the next alternative to rule the country, and this is what he is putting out, I don’t think Ghanaians should actually hear this,” he said.

He also emphasized the importance of parliamentary work, expressing disappointment in the Minority’s refusal to attend emergency sessions. “We have a business to do for Ghanaians, and the Speaker, in his own wisdom, will recall Members of Parliament to come to transact business for Ghanaians. We, the majority side, will come,” Djornobuah affirmed.

The Majority’s stance highlights growing tensions between the two sides of Parliament as the legislative body navigates critical national issues.