FOCUS ON DEMOCRACY 

RISING IMPUNITY AND THE EXPECTED ROLE OF THE POLITICAL CLASS

Majority leader in Parliament and member of Parliament for the Effutu Constituency, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has stressed on the need for the political class to recommit to national agenda that not only leverages the potential of the youth but also unlocks their massive development potentials.

According to him, the recent Gen Z activism in Kenya serves as a stark warning and to  prevent such scenarios in Ghana, it is imperative that the political class collaboratively take proactive and comprehensive measures to address the underlying causes of public discontent.

Commenting on the statement presented by the leader, former minority leader, and member of Parliament for Tamale South, Haruna Iddrisu expresses dissatisfaction in the fast-growing dictatorship and imposition by government on the citizenry.

He emphasized the need for legislators to appropriately represent the people of their constituencies while doing away with political partisanship in order to prevent happenings

in Kenya from reaching the shores of Ghana.

Meanwhile, a member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, Samuel Atta Akyea, argues that no matter what citizens experience under an administration, it is only right that the people express their worries in accordance with the law.

He opined that it is unlawful to use violence in addressing issues that will only worsen if not addressed lawfu

In related developments, lawmakers for the Ketu South Constituency, Abla Dzifa Gomashie expressed worry over the disregard for  Parliamentarians and other members of the political class.

Commenting on the statement presented by the majority leader, Abla Gomashie cautioned the need for members of Parliament to act in the interests of their constituents in order to revive the honourability of the House.

However, the first deputy speaker of parliament, Mr Joseph Osei-Owusu, who presided proceedings, referred the statement to the house committee.

Report by : PKB