Dr. John Osae Kwapong, a research fellow at the Center for Democratic Development (CDD) Ghana, is urging the minority in Parliament to tread carefully and not overplay their hand.
He notes that the majority has no political incentive to be overly accommodating, given their numerical advantage.
This caution comes on the heels of the minority’s boycott of the parliamentary orientation, citing high costs as a concern.
Dr. Kwapong emphasizes the importance of consensus building in facilitating government business in the house.
He stresses that both the majority and minority have a constitutional mandate to perform and should work together to achieve this goal.
Dr. Kwapong warns that if the current dynamics continue, the ninth parliament may mirror the divisive and chaotic atmosphere of the eighth parliament.
He proposes candid dialogue between the majority and minority leaders to establish understanding and find common ground.
Ultimately, Dr. Kwapong’s call for cooperation and consensus building aims to prevent the parliamentary process from being derailed by partisan interests and to ensure that the government can effectively address the nation’s pressing issues.
Story by: Emmanuel Asiedu Agyare (Onokwafo Yaw Asiedu )/Ahotoronline.com l Ghana 
@onokwafoasiedu
