Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga says the National Democratic Congress (NDC), now holding a two-thirds majority in Parliament, will leverage its strengthened position to drive transformational reforms across the country.
Speaking shortly after the swearing-in of the NDC’s Ewurabena Aubynn as Member of Parliament for Ablekuma North on Tuesday, Mr Ayariga highlighted the growing numerical advantage of the NDC in the House.
“The National Democratic Congress, for the first time in a very long time, has two-thirds in this House. With this number, we can do many good things for this country, and with this number, we can carry out significant constitutional reforms to make this country better. Ghanaians today have given us all the numbers that we need to reset Ghana,” he said.
He reiterated the promise of President John Mahama, saying, “I want to assure Ghanaians that what President John Dramani Mahama said when he was being sworn-in still stands: that the NDC will not abuse the majority given to it by Ghanaians; we will use it wisely. We will use it properly and we will make sure that this number insures to the benefit of Ghanaians.”
The NDC’s latest addition to its ranks, following a rerun in 19 polling stations in Ablekuma North, brings its parliamentary seats to 184, alongside four independent MPs.
This further shifts the balance of power in the legislature, placing the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) in a weaker position with 86 seats.
Mr Ayariga’s comments come at a time when the NDC is seeking to introduce sweeping legal and institutional changes, including proposals for review of the country’s 30-year old constitution.
