Afenyo-Markin Fires At NDC Over Response To Vetting, Claims Hypocrisy From Ablakwa And Others
- Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has responded to criticism from the National Democratic Congress during vetting of ministerial nominees
- Afenyo-Markin suggested that the NDC and its supporters were being hypocritical in their criticism
- Afenyo-Markin singled out Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa for displaying what he described as hypocrisy on matters accountability
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Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has fired back at the National Democratic Congress (NDC) over criticism of his aggressive posturing and questioning during the vetting of ministerial nominees.
Afenyo-Markin suggested that the NDC and its cohort were being hypocritical given similar conduct during vetting when it was in opposition.

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Opposition legislators traditionally provide the most scrutiny during vetting proceedings.
Afenyo-Markin singled out Foreign Minister-designate Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa for displaying what he termed as hypocrisy concerning accountability.
Ablakwa has been at the forefront of calls to recover looted state resources but was unconvincing during the vetting when the topic of his wealth came up.
The minority leader cited Ablakwa's housing arrangement as an example during a press conference on February 3.
"GH¢15k is what he disclosed as regular income… yet he is able to afford Airport Hills for 8 years, paying rent every month."
The Minister-nominee for Communications, Samuel George, faced similar accusations when he could not convincingly explain how he funded his stay and graduate education in London.
The Minority in Parliament also reaffirmed its commitment to standing firm despite facing challenges.
Afenyo-Markin assured that his caucus remained steadfast in its position, stating his political formation has no intention of obstructing government business, reaffirming its commitment to cooperation in parliamentary proceedings.
“Indeed, we are going through difficult moments, but we will never be intimidated. Aluta continua, victoria acerta. We will not allow ourselves to be cowered. The mighty few and the happy few, we are going to stand our ground and ensure that the right thing is done all in the national interest."
Minority wants Akufo-Addo appointees to snub ORAL
YEN.com.gh reported that the Minority in Parliament urged Akufo-Addo appointees to boycott the Operation Recover All Loots preparatory committee.
The Minority caucus argued that the creation of the ORAL preparatory committee was not constitutional.
The ORAL team was launched on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, with Ablakwa as its chairman.
The ORAL committee comprises Ablakwa, former Auditor-General Daniel Domelevo, COP Kofi Boakye, Martin Kpebu, and Raymond Archer.
President John Mahama earlier assured that ORAL was not a witch-hunt against Akufo-Addo appointees.
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