The minority leader in parliament, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has called on President Nana Akufo-Addo to reform his government and governance style, following the introduction of new Standing Orders in parliament.
The new Standing Orders will require Members of Parliament (MPs) to undergo a rollcall and recite the National Pledge at the commencement of proceedings. Speaking at a leadership press briefing, Dr. Forson emphasized that President Akufo-Addo’s governance style is poor and must be changed. He stressed that MPs will provide accurate comments on the actual state of the economy regarding the President’s State of the Nation Address.
Dr. Forson called on President Akufo-Addo and the Vice President to reform their government as Ghanaians are fast losing hope in democracy. He urged the government to reform the way governance is conducted in the country in a way that can gain the confidence of the people.
Meanwhile, President Akufo-Addo is set to deliver the State of the Nation address to Parliament on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. The address is anticipated to outline the government’s key policy objectives for the year and shed light on the strategies in place to tackle current economic conditions.
The call for reform from the minority leader comes after the introduction of the new Standing Orders in Parliament, indicating a significant shift in the way things will be done in the legislative body. This reform has sparked discussions and calls for similar reforms in the government’s governance style.
