Vote out NPP MPs for causing financial loss to the state – Ato Forson

Following an abrupt adjournment of Parliament, Minority Leader Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has called for accountability from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and urged Ghanaians to vote them out in the upcoming December 7 elections.

This call comes after Speaker Alban Bagbin indefinitely adjourned Parliament on Thursday, November 7, citing a lack of business due to the absence of NPP members from the Chamber.

Their absence prevented the commencement of scheduled parliamentary proceedings, even though the NPP had initially called for the recall session.

Dr. Ato Forson expressed grave concern over the absence of NPP MPs, attributing it to an apparent disarray within the party that he argues is hindering essential legislative functions.

He emphasized that the NPP’s failure to engage in parliamentary sessions not only delays critical discussions but also places a substantial financial strain on the state.

According to Dr. Forson, the NPP MPs’ absence exemplifies “willfully causing financial loss to the state” by disregarding their parliamentary duties.

Addressing the Parliamentary Press Corps shortly after the adjournment, he did not hold back in his critique, describing the NPP’s actions as both deeply troubling and a violation of parliamentary responsibilities.

The Minority Leader further highlighted that the NPP’s actions reflect a lack of commitment to governance, urging Ghanaians to hold the party accountable at the polls as a response to what he sees as a failure to address pressing national issues.

“I am deeply concerned and disturbed by what has happened and this is an abuse of the Standing Orders of the House. It is tantamount to causing financial loss to the state and we call on Ghanaians to punish them accordingly.

“They are short of ideas for solving the issues of the country and all that they know is dancing during their campaigns and sharing money

“Let no one deceive you that the NDC is here to distract government business because there is no business. We are fed up and we are just waiting for the elections so that Ghanaians can vote out this incompetent government out.”