By King Amoah
A prominent Kumasi based Political Analyst Mr. Mark Wilberforce Krampah has stressed the need for the opposition Members of Parliament to stop abandoning what he described it as “hollow propaganda campaigns” in the Parliament.
Instead, Wilberforce Krampah implored the opposition Mps to focus on delivering constructive criticisms that can contribute to build a strong nation.
Speaking to the Correspondent in an exclusive interview, Mr. Krampah expressed concern over the current approach of some opposition MPs on how they engage themselves in hallow political campaigns to the detriment to the very electorates who placed their trust in them.
Ghana’s economy stands to grow when the Minority Members of Parliament could stand on their feet and criticize government constructively for the right thing to be done in favor of the citizens, Mr. Krampah stated.
Krampah indicated that instead of adhering to these principles for positive outcomes the opposition MPs often resort to tactics that goes against the will of the people they represent.
The Analyst observed a worrying trend where instead of engaging in positive debates and offering reasonable critiques on matters brought before the Parliament the opposition frequently veers off and engage in arguments for the sake of just be in the Parliament .
Mr. Krampah reiterated that such a lack of constructive engagement creates a vacuum where the ruling Ndc Majority can take advantage to implement policies that can erode the development of the country.
To illustrate his point Mr Krampah cited instances of opposition boycotts that allow the Majority to proceed with their agendas of the house.
He also highlighted the case of Hon. Anor Dompreh an opposition MP for the Nsawam Adoagiri Constituency.
Mr. Krampah pointed out that at the time his colleagues were actively debating on critical issues that were affecting cocoa farmers such as cocoa price decreases and the government’s inability to pay them, Hon. Dompreh was reportedly organizing demonstrations in cocoa growing communities to incite farmers against the government.
Is this the kind of business that the electorates sent you to do, Mr. Krampah questioned.
Krampah stated that such actions render the presence of the Minority as a liability to Ghanaians whose taxes are used to fund their parliamentary roles.
Furthermore, Mr. Krampah dismissed the notion that the opposition’s criticisms would be disregarded simply because the Ndc holds the majority.
He posed a fundamental question about the responsibilities of legislators and the existence of the judiciary.
This, implies that their roles extend far beyond mere partisan point scoring.
The analyst concluded with a stark warning: If you think you are just there to joke and do dirty politics and collect Ghc 4 to 6 billion in end of service benefits then prepare for your exit, since no one will waste their time and vote for you in the next time.
