Minority appears more organised than Majority caucus – Rasheed Draman

Dr. Rasheed Draman is the Executive Director of the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs (ACEPA). He stated that the Minority in Parliament seems more organized than the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Majority Caucus.

In an interview on Citi Eyewitness News, Dr. Draman criticized the frequent absenteeism among Majority Members of Parliament (MPs). He emphasized that this issue undermines the House’s ability to form a quorum and conduct business effectively.

He urged Majority leadership to show greater discipline and coordination. This is especially important given their numerical advantage. “The NPP Minority looks a bit more organized than the NDC Majority,” he said.

Dr. Draman highlighted that effective parliamentary work requires consistent presence and engagement from MPs. This is crucial for the governing side, which should drive the national legislative agenda.

He mentioned that they are waiting to see how this current meeting unfolds, as it just started today. The coming days will reveal if Majority leadership can mobilize their members to ensure attendance.

He also called on the NDC Majority to end absenteeism, which stalls parliamentary proceedings. “They have been handed a comfortable majority,” he noted. He wants them to stop absenteeism so they can fulfill their government duties effectively.