The First Deputy Minority Whip and the NPP Member of Parliament for Tolon Habib Iddrisu called on The Mahama Ayarigaah and Rockson Etse Dafeamekpor to step down
The Minority in Parliament is calling for the immediate resignation of Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga and Majority Chief Whip Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor following their attempt to abolish the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). The Minority claims their actions contradict President John Dramani Mahama’s stated policy of strengthening anti-corruption institutions.
*Key Points:*
– _Loss of Confidence_: President Mahama has publicly repudiated the actions of Ayariga and Dafeamekpor
– _Inconsistency_: The Minority argues their actions undermine the President’s commitment to anti-corruption efforts
– _Rule of Law_: The attempt to abolish the OSP raises concerns about institutional independence and the rule of law
– _Call to Resign_: The Minority believes Ayariga and Dafeamekpor should step down due to lost credibility and trust
The controversy stems from the Majority Leader and Chief Whip’s sponsorship of the OSP Repeal Bill, which aims to transfer OSP functions to the Attorney-General’s Office. President Mahama has requested the bill’s withdrawal, describing the OSP as vital to Ghana’s anti-corruption fight.
