Parliament defers approval of Otiko Djaba

Parliament has by consensus approved five Ministerial Nominees. The House however deferred the approval of the nominee for the Gender, Children and Social Protection, Otiko Afisah Djaba, to next week Tuesday. 

She was recommended for approval by a majority decision. 

The Minority opposed the approval of Madam Otiko Afisah Djaba on grounds that she did not do National Service. They further said she did not have the requisite temperament to head the Ministry. 

The Minority was unhappy about her unsavoury description of Former President Mahama.

Presenting the report of the Appointments Committee for approval, the Chairman of the Committee Joseph Osei-Owusu said the five nominees have during their vetting proved their capabilities in executing the tasks in the various Ministries they are to man and recommends them for approval.

The Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu said he was unable to join in the approval of the nominee for Gender Children and Social Protection, Otiko Afisah Djaba because she lacks what it takes to be a role model to children, women and the vulnerable.

The Member for Asokwa, Particia Appiagyei also contributed to the approval of the nominees. 

The Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensa-Bonsu spoke about what the Constitution says about the qualification of Ministers of State adding that reference to the demeanour and temperament of a nominee should not be the main focus.

The Approved Ministers are; Dr. Anthony Akoto Osei - Monitoring and Evaluation, Dan Kweku Botwe - Regional Reorganization and Development, Samuel Atta Akyea - Works and Housing.

The rest are Ignatius Baffour-Awuah - Employment and Labour Relations, John Peter Amewu- Lands and Natural Resources.

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