Haruna Iddrisu Criticizes NPP MPs for Shifting Blame to Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta
In a recent development within Ghana's political landscape, Minority Leader Haruna Iddrisu has criticized Members of Parliament (MPs) from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for attempting to shift the blame for the country's economic challenges onto Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta. Iddrisu suggests that this move is an effort by the NPP to distance themselves from the prevailing economic hardships after their electoral defeat.
Iddrisu's comments come in the wake of a motion of censure filed by the Minority in Parliament, seeking the removal of Ofori-Atta from office. The motion cites allegations of conflict of interest, financial recklessness leading to the depreciation of the Ghanaian cedi, and overall mismanagement of the economy. While some NPP MPs initially expressed support for this motion, recent reports indicate a reversal of their stance, a move Iddrisu describes as a betrayal of parliamentary oversight.
The Minority Leader further argues that holding Ofori-Atta solely responsible for the economic downturn absolves the broader NPP leadership of accountability. He emphasizes that the current economic challenges are a result of collective policy decisions and actions taken by the entire government, not just the Finance Minister. Iddrisu's stance underscores the need for a comprehensive evaluation of the government's economic management rather than attributing blame to a single individual.
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