The Minority National Democratic Congress [NDC] caucus in Parliament, showcased varying symbols of protest during President Nana Akufo-Addo’s State of the Nation address today [Thursday].
A number of them were seen in black apparel, whilst others had pieces of plaster on their mouths, symbolizing some sort of gagging.
The Minority Leader, Haruna Iddrisu, was himself, wearing black traditional Dagomba wartime regalia.
During the national anthem, the Minority MPs made sure they empathized the parts of the verse that said: “…and help us to resist oppressors’ rule with all our will and might for evermore.”
They subsequently chanted that section of the anthem suggesting that they were resisting some form of oppression from the New Patriotic Party government.
Speaking to Citi News after the President’s Address, NDC MP for Kumbungu, Ras Mubarak, explained that the NDC legislators had to voice their opposition to what they perceived to be an erosion of Ghana’s democracy.
“The plaster on my lips was to express my disappointment about the rising cost of living in the country and silently to protest against fuel price increases, the increasing incidents of insecurity in the country and to let the people of Ghana know that we are unhappy about what is also happening in the country.”
“…As you can see, our democracy is taking a dip. As you can see, things are not happening the way they should. The party promised the people of Ghana milk and honey from the skies. Unfortunately, we are not seeing any relief for the mothers. We are not seeing any relief for students,” Ras Mubarak said.
This comes on the back of a staged walkout in Parliament on Tuesday when the ‘cash for seat’ investigative report was being debated in Parliament.
The Minority side said it believed the report reflected only the views of the Majority side on the Committee.
The walkout was followed by a sit-down protest on Wednesday where the Minority MPs refrained from taking part in discussions on the Floor of Parliament despite being present.
‘Address of promises’
Haruna Iddrisu has described the President’s State of Nation Address as ‘State of Promises’ after the President’s address in parliament today [Thursday].
Minority Chief Whip, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, said the President’s address was more of a campaign speech, and that all the President did was to talk about what he is going to do instead of what his outfit has done so far.
“Virtually, he was just talking as if he was on a campaign trail, still making promises…instead of him to be telling us exactly what he has been able to do in 2017, the President wasted all the time talking about what he was going to do,” he said.
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Source: citifmonline.com
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The Hypocrisy of NDC Parliamentarians! a. All in black but went for food with Mahama after SONA? How? I thought when your are morning you don't eat let alone in public. b. When Nana said they now disregard their founder they git annoyed? Yes. The vindicated Nana straight after. Why didn't they invite Rawlings and Wife for the lunch? c. They did not what the president was going to say yet they have Plaster on their mouth? Prior intent was still evil. d. Where are the old NDC MPs in parliament? The young ones in strategic positions will kill the party. e. The posture of Haruna at this age is far beyond arrogance! I am waiting for when he will reach Amidu's age his pride will be gargantuan. f. As for ?Suyini, he is like a comport genius who has perfected in hacking! In the news for wrong reasons all the time. Shalom
and who suffers? i can only imagine your face when taking it off
Let me tell the NDC that before an individual builds a house,he/she buys the land , makes documentations, make provision for adequate or some funds if not all the funds needed for the completion of the building before the start of the project. How do you expect the Government to put up a project without getting the Land, Funds and other things. It is hope that the Government will start work this year and the opposition will not have anything to say again.
is this your first team and first year in the house............
IF NOT FOR IGNORANCE AND THE LOVE OF MONEY BY THE CONSTITUENTS, WHO WILL VOTE THIS MOOOROO0N TO BE REPRESENTED IN PARLIAMENT. IT'S NOW OUR PARLIAMENT HOUSE IS FULL OF JOKES. IT IS VERY VERY SAD.
'TRUTH IS BITTER BUT IT IS BETTER SAID'. THE PRESIDENT'S S.O.N.A WAS EMPTY TO SAY THE LEAST. TAKE OR LEAVE IT. PEOPLE ON THIS BLOG MUST GROW UP AAHABA!!!!!!
As for northerners....always behaving like four legged...
Please keep the plaster on each time you're in public. We are better off with your mouth covered
WHO CARES?I WANT TO HEAR SUHUYINI DIED DURING SONA BY PRESIDENT NANA ADDO.
PARLIAMENT IS SINKING IN IMAGE. THEY NEED TO SIT UP TO REDEEM THEIR SINKING IMAGE. INDEED, PAARLIAMENT HAS BECOME A NUISANCE NOWADAYS. THE SMALL BOYS WHO USED STATE MONEY TO FURTHER THEIR EDUCATION ARE MESSING UP. PARLIAAMENT MUST SIT UP