Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has stated that while the new ministerial appointees meet the constitutional requirements for their roles, their performance can only be assessed after they assume office.
Speaking on the qualifications outlined in Article 78 of the 1992 Constitution, Mr. Afenyo-Markin explained that the criteria for becoming a minister are straightforward. “For me, constitutionally, they qualify because if you read Article 78 of the Constitution, it outlines the qualifications one needs to become a Minister. You must be a Ghanaian, and you must not have any criminal record, among other requirements,” he noted.
According to the Member of Parliament for Effutu, these constitutional requirements are the basis for the appointments, but the true test of the appointees will lie in their ability to deliver on their mandates.
“Their actual performance can only be assessed once they resume office. That is when we will be in the best position to evaluate them. They made a lot of promises in their manifesto, so we are going to assess them very thoroughly,” Mr. Afenyo-Markin emphasized.
The Minority Leader’s comments come in the wake of recent appointments to various ministerial positions, sparking debates over the competency of the appointees to fulfill their roles effectively.
While acknowledging their constitutional eligibility, Mr. Afenyo-Markin reiterated the importance of holding the appointees accountable to their promises and performance in office.
The remarks underscore the ongoing public and parliamentary discourse on governance and the need for leaders to deliver on their responsibilities to the citizenry.
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