The Member of Parliament (MP) for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga, believes it is wrong for MPs to consider themselves entirely autonomous from their political parties within parliament.
Ayariga highlighted the crucial role political parties play in guiding and influencing the selection of parliamentary leaders. This statement comes amid a controversy within the majority caucus regarding a speculated leadership reshuffle.
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, clarified during Wednesday’s parliamentary session that the majority caucus cannot independently appoint its leaders without the involvement of their political party.
Bagbin stressed the necessity of the political party’s role in guiding and influencing the selection of majority leaders.
Ayariga reiterated Bagbin’s stance.
He emphasized the need for MPs not to let the new standing orders of parliament create a false impression of their independence from their political parties.
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Story by: Osei Akoto(Teacher Kojo) #Ahotoronline.com
