Tamale Central MP, Murtala Mohammed, has sharply criticized the leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Parliament, accusing them of lacking direction and control over their members.
Speaking on Morning Starr with Lily Mohammed, the opposition MP condemned the behavior of the Majority side, particularly in the recent developments in the House.
According to Murtala Mohammed, the Majority leadership was forced to plead with Speaker Alban Bagbin to allow certain MPs to enter the chamber despite ongoing investigations. He stated that while the Speaker granted the request, the investigation into the matter would continue, and appropriate action would be taken.
“But for them to be in black, I think that it was just mourning the demise of the NPP,” Murtala remarked, referencing the Majority’s actions. He criticized their attempt to rally their support base, arguing that elections are often decided by neutral and reasonable voters rather than party loyalists.
The Tamale Central MP further stressed that despite the National Democratic Congress (NDC) holding a two-thirds majority in Parliament, the opposition had exercised restraint to safeguard Ghana’s democracy. However, he warned that the NPP’s continued disregard for parliamentary order was testing their patience.
“We want to exercise that patience to a level that the people of this country will say enough is enough,” he asserted, emphasizing that the NDC would not tolerate further misconduct from the Majority side.
Murtala also took issue with recent disruptions in Parliament, particularly regarding the approval process for certain MPs. He accused the NPP leadership of failing to maintain discipline within their ranks, allowing MPs to engage in disruptive behavior, including singing in the chamber.
“The NPP seemed not to have direction, they seemed not to have leaders. Anybody can do what he likes,” he declared, blaming the Majority leadership for allowing what he termed as “reckless” actions.
The outspoken legislator also criticized a recent commemorative statement made in Parliament about J.B. Danquah, suggesting that historical inaccuracies were being promoted to serve political interests.
Murtala Mohammed’s comments add to the growing tensions in Parliament as both sides continue to battle over legislative decisions and governance issues. His remarks reflect the deepening political divide ahead of Ghana’s next elections, where both the NDC and NPP will seek to consolidate their influence in the House.
