Dr. Ato Forson Calls For Accountability: Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, leader of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) caucus in Parliament, has urged Ghanaians to hold New Patriotic Party (NPP) MPs accountable for failing to attend a crucial recalled parliamentary session on Thursday, November 7.

Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin had convened the session, initiated at the request of the NPP, to address urgent national matters. However, the absence of NPP MPs forced the Speaker to adjourn the sitting indefinitely, citing the lack of quorum and absence of business for deliberation.

Wasted Resources and Criticism

Addressing the media after the adjournment, Dr. Ato Forson strongly criticized the NPP MPs, accusing them of wasting taxpayer money through their absence. He highlighted the significant expenses incurred to facilitate the special sitting, including travel and operational costs, which were rendered fruitless.

“This is an abuse of the Standing Orders of the House and tantamount to causing financial loss to the state,” Dr. Forson said.

He described the incident as emblematic of poor leadership and urged voters to sanction the NPP MPs by rejecting them in the upcoming elections.

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Dr. Ato Forson Calls For Accountability

Dr. Forson stressed that Ghanaians deserve leaders who respect public resources and prioritize parliamentary responsibilities. He also dismissed claims that the NDC was disrupting government business, stating that there was no substantive business on the agenda.

“Let no one deceive you that the NDC is here to distract government business because there is no business. We are fed up and waiting for elections so Ghanaians can vote out this incompetent government,” he stated.

A Message to Voters

Dr. Ato Forson called on citizens to use the ballot box to demand accountability and responsible governance. He described the NPP MPs’ absence as a sign of dwindling ideas and misplaced priorities.

“They are short of ideas on solving the issues of the country and all they know is dancing during campaigns and sharing money,” he concluded.

The incident reflects deepening political tensions as Ghana heads toward its next election cycle, with both sides positioning themselves on issues of leadership, governance, and resource management.