Minority warns against ‘elective dictatorship’, calls for fairness in Parliament
The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has warned that executive dominance and the suppression of parliamentary scrutiny could create an “elective dictatorship”, urging the Speaker of Parliament to ensure fairness and protect the rights of the Minority.
Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader, has expressed concern over the potential for "elective dictatorship" and called for fairness in Parliament. In an address to the media on Wednesday, November 4, he warned that the suppression of parliamentary scrutiny could lead to an abuse of power by the executive branch. Afenyo-Markin stressed that an electoral mandate does not grant a government the right to undermine accountability, emphasizing that the rights of the Minority must be protected.
He urged the Speaker of Parliament to ensure fairness and protect the rights of the Minority, stating that the electorate could withdraw its mandate. The Minority Leader's remarks came after an incident on Tuesday, where a Member of Parliament was removed from the Chamber for refusing to withdraw an allegation against the Foreign Affairs Minister.
Afenyo-Markin cautioned the NDC Majority against assuming that numerical strength gave them unlimited authority, reminding them that voters could change the balance of political power. He cited the United States midterm elections as an example of how voters can alter the political landscape. Afenyo-Markin also called on the Speaker to remain impartial, emphasizing that disagreements should not be treated as acts of disrespect.
He urged the Speaker to allow both sides to present their cases fairly and ensure that allegations against public officials were examined on their merits.
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