In a Letter Seen by this media platform, the African Continental Unity Party called Ghana’s two main political Parties to order for shaming the African people with their political gimmicks in Parliament. This is after the Parliament’s speaker ruled that 4 former NPP (New Patriotic Party) members of the ruling party who had left the party to stand as independent candidates in the upcoming elections, would no longer belong to the party even in parliament according to the Country’s Law. Chaos ensued as this had led to the almost tied parliament changing the opposition NDC (National Democratic Congress) party to becoming the new majority in parliament.
The Letter said:
“The African Continental Unity Party (ACUP), along with its vast membership, expresses deep dismay over the ongoing impasse in the Ghanaian Parliament. The spectacle unfolding in parliament has not only disappointed us but also brought shame to Ghana and Africa, as it has made headlines for all the wrong reasons in international media.
With a constitution that is respected by the people of Ghana, it is unacceptable that any group should manipulate the law to serve its selfish interests at the expense of the majority. This behavior undermines the rule of law, and the trust Ghanaians have placed in their leaders.
The ACUP issues a stern warning to both the NPP and NDC: stop embarrassing the African people globally and immediately begin addressing the dire conditions you have inflicted on the citizens of Ghana. It is time to focus on solutions rather than perpetuating the divisions and inefficiency that have hindered progress.
The evidence of these poor conditions is clear in the widespread poverty, deteriorating living standards, and the detrimental contracts signed by both parties on behalf of the people. These contracts, particularly those concerning vital resources such as oil, gold, lithium, and cocoa, have handed over our wealth to foreign entities at the expense of Ghanaians. ACUP is committed to revisiting and renegotiating these contracts when it assumes power, ensuring that the benefits of Ghana’s resources stay with its people.
Furthermore, the destructive phenomenon of illegal mining (galamsey), which both the NPP and NDC have failed to address effectively, is another consequence of the poor governance that has plagued our society. The ACUP remains determined to correct these injustices when it comes to power, but in the meantime, we urge the two ruling parties to respect the will of the Ghanaian people and work to improve the situation immediately.
It is appalling that while our nation faces such challenges, Parliament has become a stage for theatrics rather than a platform for productive governance. With productivity in Ghana lagging far behind where it should be by being 6 times less, we demand that our lawmakers focus on their duties and work towards meaningful progress, rather than wasting precious time in a period of such critical importance.”
By Kwadwo Agyei Yaboah
