The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has criticised President Mahama\u2019s administration for what he described as an attempt to shift blame for a looming power crisis onto the previous government.<\/p>\n
Speaking during the start of the vetting of ministerial nominees in Parliament, Mr Afenyo-Markin urged the government to focus on delivering solutions instead of revisiting past failures.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is deeply concerning to hear the new administration attempting to shift blame,\u201d he said. \u201cThe outgoing government, despite challenges, maintained a stable and reliable power supply.<\/p>\n
This stands in contrast to the Mahama administration\u2019s notorious \u2018Dumsor\u2019 era, which caused immense hardship to businesses and households.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Minority Leader emphasised that the people of Ghana elected the government to lead and deliver results, not to lament. He urged the nominee for energy, if approved, to present Parliament with a clear and sustainable plan to ensure uninterrupted power supply.<\/p>\n
\u201cGhanaians deserve leadership that prioritises action over rhetoric, responsibility over deflection, and results over excuses,\u201d he stressed.<\/p>\n
Mr Afenyo-Markin also expressed concerns over what he called a shift in tone regarding the government\u2019s campaign promises of scrapping burdensome taxes. He criticised the apparent move from scrapping taxes such as the E-Levy and betting tax to rationalising them, describing it as a betrayal of trust.<\/p>\n
\u201cCampaign promises are not conditional. They form the foundation of a social contract between leaders and the electorate,\u201d he said. \u201cAny attempt to alter those commitments after assuming office undermines public trust.<\/p>\n
The nominee for finance if approved, must take concrete steps to fulfill these promises without delay and the house particularly the minority side will hold the government accountable to its promise<\/p>\n
He called for these commitments to be reflected in the President\u2019s budget and economic policy statement to Parliament, warning that the House would not entertain any delays or excuses.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe people of Ghana deserve a government that honours its promises fully and without hesitation,\u201d he concluded<\/p>\n
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