The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has urged party Members of Parliament (MPs) to boycott any emergency recall of the House.
Reiterating the party’s commitment to safeguarding Ghana’s democratic foundations, he emphasized that the NDC will not allow a select few to compromise the nation’s institutions.
Speaking during his retail campaign at Asasetre in the Ellembelle constituency of the Western Region, Mr. Nketia underscored the pivotal role of Parliament in maintaining the integrity of Ghana’s democracy.
“Parliament is the backbone of Ghana’s democratic system,” he said. “Without it, democracy would be nonexistent. We must rally behind Parliament, as it embodies the will of the people and ensures power isn’t concentrated in one person’s hands.”
He warned that weakening Parliament would endanger Ghana’s democracy:
“A robust democracy cannot exist without parliament’s active involvement. Ignoring or weakening Parliament would undermine democratic governance, allowing authoritarianism to flourish.”
He directed NDC MPs to stand firm in boycotting any emergency recall, questioning the motives behind such a move:
“The current situation in Parliament with judges warning of a potential collapsing of government business if Parliament doesn’t convene—I’m unclear which government they’re referring to. Amidst this uncertainty, I’m advising NDC members of Parliament to boycott any emergency recall.”
Asiedu Nketia also rallied party supporters to show their commitment to democracy by voting overwhelmingly for NDC leadership in the upcoming elections.
“As we head to the polls, let’s demonstrate our commitment to Ghana’s democracy by voting overwhelmingly for our NDC leadership and parliamentary candidates,” he urged.
“This will enable us to have more NDC representatives in Parliament, fostering a stronger presence for our party. By doing so, we’ll be contributing to a more robust democratic process in Ghana.”
