The New Patriotic Get together (NPP) 2028 flag bearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has praised the Minority Caucus in Parliament, describing it as “the final line of protection and a glimmer of hope” for Ghanaians over the previous 17 months because the celebration left energy after the December 2024 common elections.
Addressing the caucus at a press convention exterior Parliament, Dr Bawumia praised the resilience and dedication of MPs within the face of opposition, noting that they deserved to be labeled because the “mighty minority”.
“For the final 17 months in spite of everything this, you’ve gotten been the final line of protection and ray of hope for Ghanaians. You’ve gotten stood up and defended our nation and our celebration, to the admiration of all,” he stated.
Dr. Bawumia careworn that the significance of minorities goes past their numbers in parliament, arguing that they characterize a voice of accountability and reassurance to the individuals who query the efficiency of presidency.
“Do not underestimate your place on this second. Quite the opposite, the Minority Caucus shouldn’t be a bystander. You’re the first line of accountability, the primary line of coverage scrutiny, and the primary line of reassurance to a public that’s starting to query whether or not the guarantees made to them had been fastidiously thought out or just crafted for marketing campaign reward and deception,” he stated.
He additional described the present political local weather as a vital second in Ghana’s democratic journey, suggesting that public scrutiny of the ruling regime has elevated because the preliminary part of friendliness fades.
She stated beforehand silent voices at the moment are being heard, creating a possibility to strengthen the visibility and affect of minorities each inside and out of doors Congress.
Dr Bawumia additionally pledged his private and continued help to the caucus, assuring him of his capacity to interact with MPs on technique, coverage and communications.
“I imagine on this caucus. I imagine in your intelligence, your braveness, your expertise, your political instincts, and above all of your love for nuclear energy and Ghana. I’ve seen you stand agency when the celebration has wanted a voice, and I would like you to know that I can’t take your sacrifices as a right,” he stated.
He additionally condemned the reported arrests and alleged threats of celebration activists and communicators, and referred to as on minority members to behave as a way to defend constitutional freedoms and defend freedom of expression for all residents, no matter celebration affiliation.
