The primary purpose of vetting the Presidential Nominee is to evaluate and assess the competence of the candidates. This process determines if they qualify to work in the capacity required to complement the vision and national agenda of the government.
The role of Members of Parliament as representatives of the people is losing its significance. Although their mandate allows them to manage their own introspection to address issues and challenges, this is often unsubstantiated and unjustified.
A local government expert and political analyst Isaka Koetey expressed this view on the Adekyee Mu Nsem morning show on Ahotor 92.3 FM, hosted by Alexander Nana Dogbey in Accra. He believes that the chairman of the vetting committee appears to be not in control of the proceedings and must work to manage every member of the committee.
In another development, tensions flared during a session of the Appointments Committee as Members of the Minority and Majority Caucuses clashed over the vetting of Kwabena Mintah Akandoh and Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. The disagreement erupted when the Minority proposed rescheduling the vetting to Friday, citing concerns over the day’s proceedings. However, Majority members rejected this suggestion, insisting that the vetting should continue as scheduled.
The disagreement escalated into chaos, with Minority members disrupting the session by breaking tables and microphones in an effort to prevent any delay. Despite this, the Majority stood firm, arguing that the committee was following its established schedule and that the vetting should proceed without interruption.
The situation prompted a heightened security presence in the conference room as tensions mounted. The Minority held firm in its stance, insisting that no further nominees should be vetted, pointing out that an agreement had been made to vet just four nominees and adjourn for the day. As the clash between the two factions continued, the committee’s work came to a standstill, with both sides refusing to back down from their positions.
Story by: Alexander Kukah
